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Written question asked by Fleur Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 12 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cluster Munitions: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment to confirm that Elbit Systems UK does not produce, transfer, or stockpile cluster munitions within the UK.

Answer

In line with Public Procurement Regulations, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) conducts due diligence checks on its contractors. These include verification of a supplier's financial stability, operational capabilities, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the United Kingdom is a signatory to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (‘The Oslo Convention’) which comprehensively prohibits all use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster munitions. The Department has no contracts with Elbit Systems UK for Cluster Munitions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97282
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cluster munitions Procurement Elbit Systems UK
Link
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