Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17773

Thales

Tabled: 4 December 2024
Answered: 9 December 2024

Question

Mr Mark Francois

ConservativeRayleigh and Wickford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is involved in the Serious Fraud Office’s investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at Thales UK.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The Ministry of Defence expects all its suppliers to comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. It would be inappropriate for me to comment on an ongoing investigation.