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Debate between Peter Luff and David Rutley
Monday 16th July 2012

(12 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Luff Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Peter Luff)
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During the financial year 2011-12, approximately 41% of new contracts were awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises. That represented approximately 13% of the value of all new contracts placed in the year. A significant proportion of our other business also reaches SMEs from the prime contractors through the supply chain.

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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I welcome the recent announcement that 41% of contracts were awarded to SMEs. They are vital not only to our security, but to the economy. What steps is my hon. Friend taking to fulfil their potential abroad as well as at home?

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