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“It is unrealistic for the [defence] department to plan its budget on the basis of one per cent increase in its equipment budget from 2015,” PAC chairwoman Margaret Hodge.

Government announces Major Projects Leadership Academy to aid public sector’s capability to deliver major projects.

Reform will make procurement standardised and more transparent, said Alex Neil MSP.

First minister Alex Salmond has been called upon to suspend the bridge replacement project until a review of the procurement process is carried out.

Bidding suppliers may be expected to suggest a cheaper, lower specification version of a product so it can be sold abroad.

But the spending watchdog said “fundamental changes are needed” if savings targets for the next four years are to be met.