Chris Seeks Sourcing Consistent With Government's Procurement Policy

DE Thales 23Nov23

Chris Seeks Sourcing Consistent With Government's Procurement Policy

Photo of Christopher ChopeChristopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch

Will my right hon. Friend help with a situation where Thales, the French defence contractor, and its UK subsidiary are insisting that materials should be procured not from the UK, but from India. How is that consistent with the Government’s procurement policy?

Photo of John GlenJohn Glen The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office

I cannot comment on a specific case on the Floor of the House, but I am happy to engage with my hon. Friend on the matter he raises. Frameworks are in place, but without knowing more detail it is impossible for me to comment here.

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