HC Deb 28 October 1993 vol 230 c728W
Mr. Hutton

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of ammunition and propellants supplied to the armed services are procured from foreign companies; how many of those foreign companies are incorporated in EC states; and what is the value of these contracts.

Mr. Aitken

Less than 5 per cent. by value of our current contracts for ammunition and propellants have been placed directly with foreign companies. Four companies are involved, three of which are incorporated in EC states. The total value of the overseas contracts is £10 million.