Debates between Philip Dunne and Mark Pritchard during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Philip Dunne and Mark Pritchard
Monday 14th July 2014

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Pritchard Portrait Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con)
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12. What recent representations he has received on future employment at MOD Donnington; and if he will make a statement.

Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Dunne
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As my hon. Friend the Member for The Wrekin (Mark Pritchard) knows, I have visited MOD Donnington a couple of times. My most recent visit was on 15 May, when I had the opportunity to meet representatives of both staff and the trade unions. I have received representations from both hon. and right hon. Members of the House, including from my hon. Friend and parliamentary neighbour.

Mark Pritchard Portrait Mark Pritchard
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I am grateful for that reply. While I may not be right honourable, I nevertheless hope that MOD Donnington will feature in the Minister’s thinking over coming weeks as he decides on the successful bidder for the future logistics of Her Majesty’s armed forces.

Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Dunne
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As my hon. Friend knows, we are currently engaged in introducing private sector management skills into the logistics and defence support group activities carried out at Donnington. Both are at advanced stages of negotiation, so I am unable to give him any more information at this point about the competition. However, as soon as a decision is reached, he will be one of the first to know.