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Ministry of Defence: Tyres

Commons · Question 114117 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of mandating a minimum of 30% retread tyres in the public procurement, both direct and indirect through commercial contractors, of tyres for Minist

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 27 Feb 2026

It 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...