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Thales: Contracts

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.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
4 Dec 2024
Target answer date
9 Dec 2024
Answer
9 Dec 2024 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 4 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 9 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 9 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    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.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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