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Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 30 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2017. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the NAO Report, Improving value for money in non-competitive procurement of defence equipment, published on 25 October 2017, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to amend the Single Source Contract Regulations under the Defence Reform Act 2014.

Answer

The Secretary of State is required by law to complete a review of the Single Source Contract Regulations within three years of them coming into force. He will announce the results of the review, including any proposed changes to legislation, in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110246
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Defence Procurement
Legislation
Single Source Contract Regulations 2014
Link
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