Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114106
Ministry of Defence: Tyres
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information their Department holds on (a) the proportion of tyres procured that were re-tread tyres for (i) Department-operated and (ii) commercially contracted heavy vehicle fleets, including lorries, buses
Answer
Luke PollardIt is for bidders to submit compliant solutions to meet requirements. In accordance with the safety cases in place for our vehicles, the tyres in use are those approved by the design authority or original equipment manufacturer, which enables us to meet o...
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