HC Deb 29 July 1964 vol 699 c327W
96. Mr. A. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will give details of the contracts awarded to the firm of Plessey Ltd. during the period from November, 1959, to July, 1962; when such contracts were awarded; whether these were competitive; and what were the profits on each contract.

Mr. H. Fraser

During the period in question contracts with a total value of just over £29½ million were placed with the firm. It would be contrary to established practice to give details of individual contracts.

102. Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the contracts awarded to the firm of Plessey for communications equipment; over what period the contracts will run; and what is the estimated cost of the orders.

Mr. H. Fraser

No. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I have given today to the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. A. Lewis).