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: Further to the Written Statement on complex weapons by Baroness Taylor of Bolton on 15 July (WS 58), what provisions have been embodied in arrangements for the work of Team CW to achieve and protect the United Kingdom's sovereign interests, given that shareholdings in the companies in Team CW are substantially in the hands of non-United Kingdom entities.

Answer: In addition to providing effective military capability and value for money, the Team CW concept being tested through the assessment phase is predicated on the delivery of operational sovereignty of future UK weapon systems, including those listed in the Written Statement, in a more sustainable fashion than is expected through other means. Delivery of such operational sovereignty is based on the UK retaining essential sovereign industrial and technical skills onshore, including access to relevant technologies and software.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5142; 703 c375WA
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: Software Procurement Guided weapons
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk