HC Deb 15 July 1986 vol 101 c492W
27. Mr. Evennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he takes to ensure access to defence contracts for new businesses.

Mr. Lee

The MOD is constantly seeking ways to extend access to defence contracts for new businesses. Among the measures to this end which have been introduced recently, or are to be introduced in the near future, are the conclusion of an agreement with the CBI of a Code of Practice regarding competition at the subcontract level and, shortly, the fortnightly open publication listing major invitations to tender and MOD Contracts. These, and many other measures, for example the booklet "Selling to the MOD", should all assist in opening up defence work to new businesses.