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 by Baroness Taylor of Bolton on 15 July (WS 58) on complex weapons, how the arrangements with Team CW will be related to and integrated with normal arrangements for integrated project teams for each project listed.

Answer: The six complex weapons assessment phase projects are being taken forward within the normal accountability framework used by the Ministry of Defence and Defence Equipment and Support. For industry, the company managing directors are accountable on behalf of their shareholders. Linking with existing governance arrangements, the six projects will benefit from the use of joint management teams that are specific to each project and comprise individuals from both the Ministry of Defence and the Team CW industry. Building on the interim arrangements that have been established under the teaming agreement, the Team CW governance arrangements will be developed further during the assessment phase. This will include work to finalise the best structure for overseeing and managing individual projects and the sector as a whole in a way that is consistent with this innovative way of working. Such work will assess the potential role of a senior responsible owner for weapons.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5150; 703 c376-7WA
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: Accountability Procurement Guided weapons
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk