Part 2Single source contracts

SSRO: other functions

36Recording, review and analysis functions

(1)

The SSRO must keep an up-to-date record of—

(a)

qualifying defence contracts and qualifying sub-contracts, and

(b)

the duration of those contracts.

(2)

The SSRO must keep under review the extent to which persons subject to requirements under section 24 or 25 (reports) are complying with them.

(3)

The SSRO must, where requested to do so by the Secretary of State—

(a)

analyse reports provided to it under section 24 or 25, and

(b)

provide the results of such analysis to the Secretary of State or an authorised person.

(4)

In analysing reports provided to it under section 24 or 25, the SSRO may have regard to such matters (other than matters contained in the reports) as it considers appropriate.