HL Deb 16 October 1995 vol 566 cc82-3WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

With which of its major defence systems is the UK uninfluenced by US procurement policies, decisions and strategies.

Earl Howe

While it is prudent to take note of the procurement policies and decisions of our American and other allies, the procurement of major weapons systems by the United Kingdom is carried out according to the principles of seeking value for money and of employing competition whenever possible, rather than on the basis of the procurement policies, decisions or strategies of our allies.