Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 March 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list (a) those targets of the RAF Maintenance Group Defence for 1998-99 which (i) were and (ii) were not achieved, giving the factors affecting the outcome in each case and (b) action taken by the agency to improve target achievement performance in 1999-2000; and if he will make a statement. - Including figures. (Holding answer 6 March 2000).

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list (a) those targets of the RAF Maintenance Group Defence for 1998-99 which (i) were and (ii) were not achieved, giving the factors affecting the outcome in each case and (b) action taken by the agency to improve target achievement performance in 1999-2000; and if he will make a statement. [111741] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 6 March 2000]: The RAF Maintenance Group Defence Agency (MGDA) no longer exists and was, in large measure, absorbed into the new Defence Aviation Repair Agency on 1 April 1999. Performance against the targets was covered in the 1998-99 MGDA Annual Report, which was placed in the Library of the House. Only one target for 1998-99 was not fully achieved. To achieve 98 per cent. of the aero-systems and electronics maintenance task to standard and on time Achievement 96.6 per cent. There were minor problems with spares and delays in receiving repair information. The targets fully achieved were: To keep within the agency's allocated budget Achieved. To achieve the efficiency targets specified in the Logistics Command Management Plan Achieved. To achieve planned reductions in Service manpower totals Achieved.

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