§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many contracts issued by his Department in the last five years have included no UK build. [128538]
§ Mr. IngramThis information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will ensure that all contracts awarded by his Department include a provision that a minimum of 50 per cent. of the work will be carried out in the UK K. [128539]
§ Mr. IngramI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 13 January 2003,Official Report, columns 405–06W.