Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17770

Thales: Contracts

Tabled: 4 December 2024

Answered: 9 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Serious Fraud Office investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at Thales UK on defence procurement contracts with that company.

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.