Written question asked by Charlotte Atkins (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What key targets have been set for the Defence Animal Centre for 1997-98. - Includes figures.

Answer: Charlotte Atkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what key targets have been set for the defence Animal Centre for 1997-98. [12318] Dr. Reid: The chief executive has been set the following key targets for 1997-1998: 1. Meet 100 per cent. of the requirements for trained military personnel and trained military working animals for operations; 2. Meet 95 per cent. of customer satisfaction for trained output quality; 3. Meet 95 per cent. of customer satisfaction in terms of trained output; 4. Meet 95 per cent. of customer satisfaction in timeliness of delivery; 5. To reduce net full costs as shown in the accruals accounts by 2.5 per cent.; 6. Meet course specific success rates for military working animals greater than or equal to 95 per cent.; 7. Meet training success rate for personnel greater than or equal to 90 per cent.; 8. To complete the planned stages of the investors in people action plan; 9. To explore all private finance initiative options for rebuilding administrative and single person accommodation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12318; 299 c464W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Armed forces Animals Costs Private finance initiative Standards Training Investors in People Defence Animal Centre
Contains statistics: Yes