Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 10 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 June 2019. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 17 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Boeing E-7: Procurement

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the procurement of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft will be subject to oversight by the Single Source Regulations Office; and if so, whether Boeing has agreed to the baseline profit rate.

Answer: The prime contract with Boeing Defence UK for the E-7 Wedgetail is assessed as a qualifying defence contract (QDC) in accordance with the Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR) and is subject to oversight by the Single Source Regulations Office as any QDC would be. The profit rate for the contract has been agreed in accordance with the SSCR six-step calculation process which begins with the baseline profit rate applicable at the time of contract placement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL16203
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Procurement Profits Prices Boeing Boeing E-7 Single Source Regulations Office
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk