To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many orders for military uniforms his Department has placed with Turner Virr in the last 10 years. (245282)

Turner Virr has been awarded 33 contracts for the supply of military uniforms in the last 10 years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the procurement strategy for army uniforms is; and if he will make a statement. (245283)

Our aim in procuring clothing for the armed forces is to achieve best value for money through the use of competition. Requirements are advertised and competed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.