Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which roles within Defence Equipment and Support negotiated the (a) 2010 development contract and (b) 2014 production contract with General Dynamics for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle family.

Negotiation of the Ajax development and production contracts was carried out by senior commercial officers within Defence Equipment & Support; supported by individuals in finance and project management roles, with senior level oversight and assurance.