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Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 February 2024. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 37 of the National Audit Office's report entitled The Equipment Plan 2023-2033, HC 315, published on 4 December 2023, what steps he is taking to improve the red rating from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority of the Core Production Capability.

Answer

Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) delivery confidence assessments reflect a judgement at a particular point in time. They do not represent the likelihood or not of successful delivery but are a representation of the level of risk and what further mitigation may be required in order to reduce such risk.

The red rating for the Core Production Capability programme reflects its ambitious timelines. The Department is working closely with Rolls-Royce Submarines to improve delivery confidence, including by increasing production rates and improving manufacturing resilience. The IPA has confirmed the ongoing actions are appropriate.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12304
Session
2023-24
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Subjects
Procurement Ministry of Defence
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