§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is satisfied that the royal ordnance factory, Radway Green has the ability to supply ammunition; and whether he intends to place any orders at Radway Green before 31 March.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe royal ordnance factory at Radway Green has a proven ability to supply ammunition. One order for 7.62 mm ammunition has been placed for the financial year starting 1 April 1986, and others are under consideration. A substantial contract for the 1986–87 requirement for 5.56 mm ammunition was offered to Radway Green in October last but has not been accepted. Alternative proposals have since been received from the company and detailed supporting information is still expected from it.