§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to increase the use of British-built vehicles by the MOD Police. [27415]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 15 January 2002]Purchases of vehicle for the Ministry of Defence Police are made on the basis of best value for money. We are pleased to procure British-built vehicles where they meet our requirements and offer best value for money. We have no plans designed to increase the proportion of British-built vehicles at the expense of these key criteria.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the benefits are of operating one Toyota and one Mitsubishi for the MOD Police; and what competition there was for this requirement. [27501]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 15 January 2002]The Toyota and Mitsubishi are used for specialist police operation and were selected primarily on the basis of operational requirements. As such the requirement was not subject to competition.