To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what penalties apply to companies awarded contracts to supply combat wear to his Department where the specifications are not met.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what penalties apply to companies awarded contracts to supply combat wear to his Department where the specifications are not met.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) Project to complete its concept phase. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) Project to complete its concept phase. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department's Military Afloat Research and Sustainability programme is covered by his commitment that warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK; whether the (a) renewal and (b) replacement of fleet auxiliaries is covered by his commitment that...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department's Military Afloat Research and Sustainability programme is covered by his commitment that warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK; whether the (a) renewal and (b) replacement of fleet auxiliaries is covered by his commitment that...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what bulk discounts the National Health Service receives from drug companies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what bulk discounts the National Health Service receives from drug companies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much had been spent on the RAFT project at the date of its cancellation; whether an environmental assessment was carried out prior to commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement; what environmental assessments (a) were carried out...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much had been spent on the RAFT project at the date of its cancellation; whether an environmental assessment was carried out prior to commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement; what environmental assessments (a) were carried out...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) contracted price and (b) in-service date was originally agreed with BAe Systems for the building of the Mount Bay and Cardigan Bay vessels at Govan; what the latest forecasts are; what the reasons for the changes are; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) contracted price and (b) in-service date was originally agreed with BAe Systems for the building of the Mount Bay and Cardigan Bay vessels at Govan; what the latest forecasts are; what the reasons for the changes are; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the (a) category A, (b) category B and (c) category C projects of his Department that have received (i) initial gate and (ii) main gate approval since 31st March 1997; and when approval was achieved. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the (a) category A, (b) category B and (c) category C projects of his Department that have received (i) initial gate and (ii) main gate approval since 31st March 1997; and when approval was achieved. - Will write.

Why the radio system they are putting in place for the fire service is different from that operated by both the police and the ambulance service. [HL 4862].

Why the radio system they are putting in place for the fire service is different from that operated by both the police and the ambulance service. [HL 4862].

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date of contract signature for the (a) Support Vehicle, (b) Light Forces Anti-Tank Guided Weapon Systems, (c) Next Generation Anti-Armour Weapon and (d) Terrier projects are. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date of contract signature for the (a) Support Vehicle, (b) Light Forces Anti-Tank Guided Weapon Systems, (c) Next Generation Anti-Armour Weapon and (d) Terrier projects are. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps have been taken to improve efficiency in NHS procurement in North Staffordshire.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps have been taken to improve efficiency in NHS procurement in North Staffordshire.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received (a) in the last 18 months and (b) since his Department's implementation of smart procurement from UK-based companies with which his Ministry has contracted for the provision of garments and clothing; and if he will make a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received (a) in the last 18 months and (b) since his Department's implementation of smart procurement from UK-based companies with which his Ministry has contracted for the provision of garments and clothing; and if he will make a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with (a) interested parties and (b) other Departments on the allocation of contracts for clothing and other garments; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with (a) interested parties and (b) other Departments on the allocation of contracts for clothing and other garments; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which elements of the Department's cut and sew contract with Cooneen, Watts and Stone Ltd have been satisfied to date. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which elements of the Department's cut and sew contract with Cooneen, Watts and Stone Ltd have been satisfied to date. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on planned procurement for the (a) Army, (b) Royal Air Force and (c) Royal Navy. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on planned procurement for the (a) Army, (b) Royal Air Force and (c) Royal Navy. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he had with (a) trade union representatives, (b) honourable Members and (c) others relating to the recently completed tender process for single procurement of fabric and garments (i) relating specifically to the tender which Cookson & Clegg were part of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he had with (a) trade union representatives, (b) honourable Members and (c) others relating to the recently completed tender process for single procurement of fabric and garments (i) relating specifically to the tender which Cookson & Clegg were part of...

What is the planned in-service date of the future rapid effects system. [HL 4888].

What is the planned in-service date of the future rapid effects system. [HL 4888].

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his policy to ensure that hospitality within his Department is sourced from fair trade producers wherever possible within the boundaries set by the public procurement rules. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his policy to ensure that hospitality within his Department is sourced from fair trade producers wherever possible within the boundaries set by the public procurement rules. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the Department's (a) implemented and (b) planned computer systems use open source software; and what plans are in place to raise this level. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the Department's (a) implemented and (b) planned computer systems use open source software; and what plans are in place to raise this level. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made of shortages identified by the United Nations of artemisinin-based combination therapy used in the treatment of malaria.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made of shortages identified by the United Nations of artemisinin-based combination therapy used in the treatment of malaria.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the original (a) estimated cost and (b) in-service delivery date was of the first three Astute class submarines; what the latest estimate is; and if he will make a statement. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the original (a) estimated cost and (b) in-service delivery date was of the first three Astute class submarines; what the latest estimate is; and if he will make a statement. - It has not proved possible to respond before Prorogation.