Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the market appetite for a competitive procurement process for Project ABEL; and if he will make a statement.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is reviewing its General Munitions procurement and support strategies, known as Project ABEL. Industry views were sought to allow existing and potential suppliers to contribute to the MOD's procurement strategy decisions, including the market's appetite for competition. A final decision has yet to be made.