Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if DERA personnel had access to the Apache Operating Manual before DERA was privatised; and if he will make a statement on the changes that have occurred in DERA's security classification since privatisation, with special reference to cooperation with the United States of America.

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if DERA personnel had access to the Apache Operating Manual before DERA was privatised; and if he will make a statement on the changes that have occurred in DERA's security classification since privatisation, with special reference to co-operation with the United States of America. [14354] Dr. Moonie: Prior to the vesting of part of the former DERA as QinetiQ plc on 1 July 2001, DERA personnel at the Aircraft Test and Evaluation facility Boscombe Down, as part of the Ministry of Defence, had access to the Apache operating manuals and other proprietary information. QinetiQ's security arrangements are in line with those of other defence contractors, who carry out work on sensitive contracts for MOD, other Government Departments and international collaborative partners, including the United States of America.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 14354; 374 c633W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Access Privatisation Staff Security USA Handbooks Apache helicopters
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk