HC Deb 17 June 1986 vol 99 c490W
17. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the awarding of defence contracts is used as an adjunct of regional industrial aid.

Mr. Lee

The primary objective of defence procurement is to satisfy the essential requirements of the services and in a way that secures best value for money for the taxpayer. Close links are maintained with the Department of Trade and Industry on the regional implications of equipment programmes.

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