§ Richard BurdenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the value to the UK economy of the Ministry of Defence contract for the manufacture and supply of military support vehicles. [177459]
§ Mr. BoatengThe MOD is carefully evaluating the tenders submitted on the support vehicle programme. The Defence Secretary will consult me and other colleagues when this evaluation is complete. In line with our Defence Industrial Policy, the way forward on the project will be informed by a number of factors, including value for money for the armed forces, affordability and the wider economy of the UK.