Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 97281

Cluster Munitions: Procurement

Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 12 December 2025

Question

Fleur Anderson

LabourPutney

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that contracts awarded to Elbit Systems UK are fully compliant with the United Kingdom's obligations under the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

Answer

Luke Pollard
In line with Public Procurement Regulations, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) conducts due diligence checks on its contractors. These include verification of a supplier's financial stability, operational capabilities, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, ...

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