§ 18. Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what contracts are currently placed with Dowty Rotol.
§ Mr. LamontIt is not the practice to reveal details of contracts placed with individual contractors, as this information is commercial in confidence. However, the overall level of direct business with Dowty Rotol, as indicated by payments made in the last complete financial year, is of the order of £11 million per annum. The number of contracts with the company is 252.
§ Mr. MaddenCan the Minister say whether any information concerning contracts with this firm has been passed to the Director of Public Prosecutions? If so, what decision has the DPP reached, and what action will be taken against this company for fleecing the Ministry of Defence and British taxpayers?
§ Mr. LamontAs a result of investigation into Dowty Rotol's management of the CRSP store contract following a Ministry of Defence police investigation, the matter is being considered by the DPP and is, therefore, sub judice.