Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the castings (a) in the initial production and (b) for replacement parts of the new Boxer will be made in the UK.

The supply and integration of UK equipment sub-contracts for Boxer is progressing in line with ARTEC, the Prime Contractor's, commitment that 60% by value of the contract is planned to come from the UK. ARTEC is responsible for the award of equipment sub-contracts and is still in the process of developing its supply chain.