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Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 December 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what time scale has been written into the contract with Atkins for the systems house role for the Future Rapid Effects System.
Answer

Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what time scale has been written into the contract with Atkins for the systems house role for the Future Rapid Effects System. [200016] Mr. Ingram: The Systems House, under the strategic direction of the Ministry of Defence, will be leading the programme of studies during the Assessment Phase designed to inform MOD's future investment decisions on Future Rapid Effect System. The Assessment Phase is scheduled to last for two years and will complete in November 2006. The contract with Atkins reflects this time line.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
200016; 428 c405-6W
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Contracts Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement Technology Future rapid effect system Risk management
Link
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