Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Monday, 29 September 2008.

Armed Forces: Complex Weapons

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Statement on complex weapons by Baroness Taylor of Bolton on 15 July (WS 58), what material contracts have been entered into in relation to the formation and work of Team CW; and, in respect of each such contract, what are (a) the date of the contract, (b) the parties to that contract, (c) the purpose and subject matter of the contract, and (d), if appropriate, the cost or assigned value of the contract.

Answer: Further to my Answer to the noble Lord of 25 July 2008, the two enabling contracts for the assessment phase for complex weapons were entered into with MBDA (UK) Ltd and Thales UK on 27 June 2008. The Team CW teaming agreement between the Ministry of Defence, MBDA (UK) Ltd, Thales UK, Roxel (UK Rocket Motors) Ltd and QinetiQ Ltd was concluded on 4 July 2008. The value of the first year of the assessment phase is some £74 million including VAT. Some £69 million is associated with these three contracts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5140; 703 c374-5WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Ministry of Defence: Complex Weapons
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Written statements
House of Lords
Notes: Answer received between Wednesday 27 August and Monday 1 September 2008
Subjects: Contracts Procurement Guided weapons
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk