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Local Purchasing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on local purchasing in theatres of war.

Asked by

James Gray (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

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Written questions

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Answered

Date

24 October 2006

Reference

450 c1733W;450 c1739W; 94873

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the strategic purpose is of the Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) programme; if he will make a statement on the range of technologies required for FRES; how many of the technologies needed for the FRES programme will be UK-sourced; what importance...

Asked by

James Gray (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

7 June 2004

For answer on

15 June 2004

Answered on

15 June 2004

Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the strategic purpose is of the Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) programme; if he will make a statement on the range of technologies required for FRES; how many of the technologies needed for the FRES programme will be UK-sourced; what importance he places on FRES being a British developed and manufactured capability; and what role (a) Alvis Hagglund and (b) Alvis plc are expected to have in the FRES programme. [177781] Mr. Ingram: The Future Rapid Effects System will provide a family of network-capable armoured vehicles as part of a coherent, effective and highly deployable medium-weight force, able to operate across the full spectrum of conflict, but with a significantly improved rapid intervention capability to prevent escalation of conflict and more protracted military commitment. However, the overall utility of FRES is much broader than just rapid intervention, as the vehicles will fulfil a wide range of combat and combat support roles. There are a number of technologies that are under consideration, and early work will focus on maximising our understanding of their risks and maturity levels before we determine what is, and what is not, suitable for FRES. FRES provides excellent opportunities for the United Kingdom industry to engage in the programme in line with the Defence Industrial Policy. However, until we have a better understanding of the FRES capability, and the potential solutions for providing it, the industrial arrangements must remain flexible in order to avoid prejudicing future options.

Date

15 June 2004

Reference

177781; 422 c810W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assurances General Dynamics has given regarding the continuance of (a) Alvis plc's UK-based and (b) Alvis Hagglund's development and production programmes and capabilities; what light and medium armour capabilities are produced by General Dynamics Corporation and its subsidiaries; what discussions have...

Asked by

James Gray (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 June 2004

Reference

422 c808W; 177780;177892

House

House of Commons

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