§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many mobile phones have been supplied to his Department in each of the last eight years; and in each of those years how many different suppliers were involved. [8035]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotFollowing the introduction of the Department's new management strategy in 1991, responsibility for the procurement of mobile phones was disaggregated to local budget holders. No central records are held and information could be produced only at disproportionate cost. I shall write to the hon. Member regarding the position prior to 1991.