Written question asked by Patrick Mercer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consultations have been made with the US Department of Defense on the development of network centric capabilities compatible with those being developed by the US.

Answer: Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have been made with the US Department of Defense on the development of network centric capabilities compatible with those being developed by the US. [85657] Dr. Moonie: We are continuously engaged in consultation and co-operation with the United States to support the development of compatible (both technically and doctrinally) networked capabilities. Consultation takes place at a departmental level, between United Kingdom and US services and at individual project level.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85657; 396 c719W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Software Defence equipment ICT International cooperation Surveillance Electronic warfare Military intelligence
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk