THE British Army is to be re-equipped with a new fleet of trucks at a cost of some £1.8bn yes, billion pounds.
Could someone please tell me why the Government is allowing only a German manufacturer to bid for this enormous contract? Rival bids by a US/UK consortium is not being allowed.
Is this yet further evidence of Tony Blair's strategy on Europe and our forces becoming part of a European army?
Is there a Conservative MP out there that would care to write in and tell us what action their party has taken to oppose the government on this issue? And why are matters such as this kept quiet? Has this issue ever hit the front pages?
E F SHOWELL,
Fernhill Heath.
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