Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 October 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2011. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Business Services National Security Vetting

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 11 October 2011, Official Report, columns 17-18WS, on Defence Vetting Agency: removal of agency status, what assessment he has made of the effect that the entry of the Defence Vetting Agency into the Defence Business Service organisation will have on delivery of the vetting functions for the (a) armed forces and (b) intelligence agencies.

Answer: The Defence Vetting Agency's (DVA) move into the Defence Business Services (DBS) organisation, and its re-naming as DBS National Security Vetting will have no impact on the delivery of the vetting functions for the armed forces and intelligences agencies.DBS will remain part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The change in operating status for DBS National Security Vetting will enable the MOD to bring together the delivery of corporate services under one organisation and maximise efficiency whilst ensuring the delivery of vetting service is maintained for the MOD, its industry contractors and other Government Departments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 75257; 534 c172W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Defence Vetting Agency: Removal of Agency Status
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Defence Business Services National Security Vetting
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