§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what studies have been undertaken by his Department on the cost and benefits of offset obligations incurred by UK defence companies as part of export defence agreements. [39251]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Ministry of Defence holds no comprehensive record of offset agreements entered into by UK defence companies. While general support and advice is provided, no studies on the cost and benefits of offset obligations incurred by UK defence companies have been undertaken by the MOD.