UK Defence Ministry Urged to Review Outsourcing as Contractors Accused of Dropping Standards for Profit

UK Defence Ministry Urged to Review Outsourcing as Contractors Accused of Dropping Standards for Profit
The sign for the Ministry of Defence in London in an undated file photo. Tim Ireland/PA
Alexander Zhang
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British lawmakers have urged the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to review its practice of outsourcing services amid allegations that some contractors have dropped standards to boost profits.

In its latest report, the Defence Committee of the House of Commons said outsourcing appeared to be the MoD’s default position, with little consideration given to providing services in-house.