Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 January 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 10 January 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the trade unions' alternative proposals for the Warship Support Modernisation Project demonstrate value for money; if value for money will be the sole criterion for the final decision; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the trade unions' alternative proposals for the Warship Support Modernisation Project demonstrate value for money; if value for money will be the sole criterion for the final decision; and if he will make a statement. [25868] Mr. Ingram: Officials in the Ministry of Defence are currently assessing the alternative proposals from the MOD trade unions for warship support modernisation, alongside the in-house efficiency proposals from the Naval Base Management and the proposals from the Dockyard companies. All options are currently being compared for value for money, together with their technical, commercial and Human Resource implications.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 377 c961W;377 c963W; 25868
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Cost effectiveness Navy Modernisation Trade unions Repairs and maintenance Shipbuilding Warships
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk