HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 cc45-6W
Mr. McFall

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is Her Majesty's Government's policy on procurement from(a) the United Kingdom, (b) European and (c) United States-owned defence industries.

Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is Her Majesty's Government's policy on procurement from(a) the United Kingdom, (b) European and (c) United States-owned defence industries.

Mr. Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is Her Majesty's Government's policy on procurement from(a) the United Kingdom, (b) European and (c) United States-owned defence industries.

Mr. Neubert

[pursuant to the reply, 7 February 1989, col. 666]: The following should have appeared in the Official Report

Whilst we have regard for other factors including the location of the manufacturer and the ownership of suppliers, our prime consideration is to obtain the best value for money.