HC Deb 12 January 1998 vol 304 c128W
16. Mr. Ainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make statement on the progress of the Government's smart procurement initiative. [20211]

Mr. Spellar

MOD is undertaking a fundamental and rigorous review of its procurement and commercial practices and of the organisation required to ensure that its business is done both economically and efficiently, and in a framework of continuing improvement. Much has already been done and we are now engaging industry in a constructive dialogue to ensure that they play their full part in improving our business.