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Written question asked by Gerald Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 18 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Future Service Delivery Contract will include the (a) War Pension Scheme, (b) Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and (c) Medals Office.

Answer

These functions are being Market Tested as options as part of the Future Service Delivery Contract competition. No decision to outsource them has been taken. They would be outsourced only if that provided best outcome for the Ministry of Defence, the serving and former Service personnel affected and the taxpayer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
279108
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Defence Procurement War pensions Armed forces compensation scheme Army Medal Office
Link
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