Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 November 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 15 November 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the proposed Ministry of Defence payment system and the role of prime contractor EDS.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the proposed Ministry of Defence payment system and the role of prime contractor EDS. [14629] Mr. Ingram: The delivery of armed forces pay under the new arrangements introduced by Pay 2000 involved rebuilding the core of the three single service pay systems. Since 1 April 2001, 95 per cent. of our regular armed forces have been paid under these systems. The remainder will be transferred by April 2003. The Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA) has a PFI partnering arrangement with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) for the delivery of information systems and information technology in support of the personnel administration and pay of service personnel.

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