Mr. Menzies-CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what contractual arrangements his Department makes when placing orders with defence contractors to ensure that deliveries are made on time and up to specification.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 6 December 1988] : The Ministry's policy is to negotiate taut contract terms and conditions which define the requirements in terms of specification and delivery and which enable redress to be sought where appropriate.