MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PROCUREMENT POLICIES

Early day motion 1120, tabled 4 May 2004 by Gerry Steinberg (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House questions the wisdom of the Ministry of Defence's procurement policies, as it has been revealed that during the major hostilities in Iraq, the Swiss Government refused to honour an ammunition contract seemingly for political reasons and suspended deliveries which could have had horrific consequences; and therefore believes that any such contracts for vital equipment and goods needed by British forces, which would be used during times of conflict, should in future be supplied by British companies wherever possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1, UUP 1.