§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with European partners on the harmonisation of European rules on procurement; and when he expects the harmonisation of European rules on procurement to be completed. [130793]
§ Mr. IngramThe Ministry of Defence has not had any direct discussions with European partners on harmonisation of European rules on procurement. It does, of course, contribute when invited to do so to the overall UK response to proposals for changes to the existing EC Public Procurement Regulations.