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Gemma criticises MoD incompetency
Local MP Gemma Doyle has criticised the MoD for buying billions of pounds worth of equipment that it does not need.
Between 2009 and 2011, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) bought £1.5bn worth of raw materials and consumable supplies - like uniforms and ammunition - more than it used.
The Public Accounts Committee found that the MoD did not always dispose of items it no longer needed, and more than £4.2bn worth of non-explosive supplies have not moved for at least two years.
The National Audit Office has warned the MoD about waste for over 20 years.
Gemma said: “It is unacceptable that the MoD has failed to improve its management of supplies.
“They are continuing to waste significant amounts of public money buying equipment and supplies that are not being used while, at the same time, cutting the pensions of frontline service personnel and civil servants alike.
"At this time of deep cuts across the public sector, we should expect better from all Government departments."