Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage decrease in DM's operating costs has been achieved since its inception. - Inc figures.

Answer: Sandra Gidley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage decrease in DM's operating costs has been achieved since its inception. [70175] Mr. Ingram: At inception the Defence Munitions (DM) set a challenging strategic goal to reduce total operating costs by 20 per cent. by financial year (FY) 2003-04 ie by 31 March 2004. By the end of FY 2001-02 delivery towards the target stood at 9.3 per cent. The inclusions of Defence Munitions Rationalisation Study 2 reductions (including savings arising from the proposed closure of DM Dean Hill) will, if implemented, deliver operating cost reductions of 16.7 per cent. by the end of FY 2003-04 with the full 20 per cent. being delivered in the course of the following year FY 2004-05.

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