Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the key milestones and timetable for the Value-added Acquisition and Logistics for Ultimate Efficiency Programme; and if he will list the names and appointments of (a) civil servants, (b) military personnel and (c) external consultants on the programme. - (Holding answer 4 March 1999).

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the key milestones and timetable for the Value-added Acquisition and Logistics for Ultimate Efficiency Programme; and if he will list the names and appointments of (a) civil servants, (b) military personnel and (c) external consultants on the programme. [74660] Mr. George Robertson: [holding answer 4 March 1999]: The VALUE programme is analysing the processes and key data elements of defence logistics, in support of the formation of the Defence Logistics Organisation and the implementation of the Smart Procurement Initiative. The main analytical work will be completed by 31 March 1999; the remaining work, which is due to be completed by 30 June 1999, will support the establishment of a programme of continuous improvement in defence logistics. Members of the VALUE team are listed on the MOD website (http:/www.mod.uk). No external consultants are directly employed on the VALUE work.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 327 c118-9W; 74660
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Armed forces Defence Civil service Consultants Defence equipment Procurement Defence Logistics Organisation Logistics