Statement on Defence Procurement
10 December 2013
Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, made a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday 10 December 2013 on Defence Procurement.
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, Venon Coaker, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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Related reports
In September 2013 the National Audit Office reported on the performance of the Ministry of Defence. The report offered an overview of the Department's financial management and how it spends its money.
The Defence Committee announced on 14 March 2012 a major new inquiry into Defence Acquisition. In February 2013 the Defence Committee published its report.
On the 10 May 2013 the Government issued its response to the report.
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