Written question asked by Nicholas Dakin (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 June 2016 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 27 June 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support British jobs and industry through its procurement process.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence spends some £20 billion a year in the UK, making us British Industry’s largest single customer. Around half of this spend is in manufacturing and some £4 billion with small and medium-sized enterprises. We are determined to drive greater innovation into defence procurement, maximising opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, investing in skills and supporting responsible exports, to help ensure we maintain a healthy and competitive UK defence sector.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 905492
- Session
- 2016-17
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Procurement Ministry of Defence
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