§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
Where in the United Kingdom the products currently manufactured at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton will be sourced after the closure of the Bishopton facility. [HL583]
§ The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Gilbert)There are currently no alternative sources in the United Kingdom for most of the products currently produced for MoD at Royal Ordnance, Bishopton. We have considered carefully the future supply of propellants currently made at Bishopton and are satisfied that sufficient and reliable alternative sources exist overseas to meet future MoD requirements. Royal Ordnance will, of course, remain responsible for meeting all its commitments under existing contracts for MoD.