§ Sir Ian Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps were taken to ensure that the 1982 demountable rack off-loading pick-up system competition was carried out with complete fairness to all parties involved; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe 1982 DROPS procurement competition was conducted properly and fairly within the Department's established procurement procedures. These ensure even-handed and full consideration of the industry's proposals against their ability to provide effective value for money satisfaction of the services' requirements.