HL Deb 28 January 2003 vol 643 cc145-6WA
Lord Naseby

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is their policy to ensure that the Defence Procurement Agency provide a compliant shelter for the temporary deployable accommodation needs for urgent operational requirements. [HL1031]

Lord Bach

All temporary deployable accommodation will be fully compliant with our requirements.

Lord Naseby

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is their policy to maximise United Kingdom content in the purchase of temporary deployable accommodation for urgent operational requirements. [HL1032]

Lord Bach

Procurement of temporary deployable accommodation is fully consistent with the defence industrial policy announced in October 2002. This policy is rooted in value for money and competition, while taking account of the wider benefits for the United Kingdom as a whole.

Lord Naseby

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Ministry of Defence's own specialists and experts, having assessed external submissions, have recommendations for both urgent operational requirements and temporary deployable accommodation. [HL1034]

Lord Bach

External submissions, in the form of responses to invitations to tender, are fully assessed by Ministry of Defence officials who then make recommendations.