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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 7 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 September 2023. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department uses British steel standards when detailing steel requirements for its projects.

Answer

All steel procured is in accordance with British Steel standards where an applicable British Standard exists.

Ministry of Defence Policy requires all construction materials for major projects go through a sustainability appraisal and be sourced in a sustainable manner in accordance with BES 6001.

BS 8666 is the British Standard for Scheduling, Dimensioning, Bending and Cutting of Steel Reinforcement for Concrete. Any steel produced will meet this standard.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198307
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Iron and steel Procurement Ministry of Defence Standards
Link
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