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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 April 2022. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the new head of Defence Equipment and Supply will commence his appointment; what the salary band of that role is; what the anticipated term of office is; and whether his Department paid that person's previous employer to release him from his previous contract.

Answer

The new Chief Executive Officer of Defence Equipment and Support, Mr Andy Start, will take up his role in early autumn 2022 with a fixed term of appointment of three years, with the option to extend or make permanent by mutual agreement. The salary band of the role is between £275,000 and £279,999. The Ministry of Defence has not paid Mr Start's employer to release him from his contract.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
160465
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Defence equipment Pay Public appointments
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk