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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he attended the EU Capabilities Improvement Conference in Brussels on 19th November; and if he will make a statement. - Includes copy of the Compendium in the Library (Dep 01/1694).

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

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Written questions

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Answered

Date

21 November 2001

Reference

375 c294-5W;375 c300-1W; 17398

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made with the Assessment Phase of the Future Aircraft Carrier procurement programme.

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

20 November 2001

For answer on

21 November 2001

Answered on

21 November 2001

Vernon Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made with the Assessment Phase of the Future Aircraft Carrier procurement programme. [17400] Mr. Hoon: Assessment work on the new carrier project began in November 1999 when contracts were awarded to two competing consortia headed by BAE Systems and Thales Naval Ltd. The first stage of the assessment was completed in June this year. Since then officials have been working to determine the most efficient and cost effective way forward for the remainder of the Assessment Phase, taking into account the views of both consortia about the amount of work required to minimise the level of risk in the CVF programme. On the basis of that work, contracts have been signed today for both BAE Systems and Thales Naval Ltd. to proceed to Stage 2 of the CVF Assessment Phase. For the next 12 months, until November 2002, the competing consortiums will concentrate on refining their designs and on taking key trade-off decisions. During this period, there will be a continuous assessment of the two consortiums' work leading to an announcement of a single preferred prime contractor in early 2003. The preferred consortium will then continue assessment work through the summer of 2003 in order to provide the robust cost, time and performance information needed to make the main investment decision. This will allow us to make a decision to place a formal build contract in early 2004. The selected prime contractor will be expected to maintain the time, cost and performance proposals agreed at the end of the Assessment phase. Following the announcement of a preferred contractor, there will be maximum competition at the sub-contractor level to ensure that robust prices are achieved. This approach reflects a sensible revision to the original procurement approach envisaged for the future carrier project. By applying Smart Procurement principles, it will help to ensure the maximum potential for competition throughout the remainder of the Assessment Phase. It will ensure that we achieve best value for money for the taxpayer. As part of the new approach, we will make around a further £20 million available to the contractors during the Assessment Phase. The In Service Dates of the two new carriers remain unchanged at 2012 and 2015. Both BAE Systems and Thales have welcomed this new approach which demonstrates innovative thinking to deliver value for money. It re-affirms in the strongest possible terms this Government's commitment to ensuring that our armed forces are equipped with battle-winning equipment. Combined with the Future Joint Combat Aircraft, the carriers will provide the UK with a formidable force projection capability.

Date

21 November 2001

Reference

17400; 375 c294W;375 c300W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he intends to publish the commentary clarifying his Department's position on the risks of depleted uranium and certain of his Department's documents recently quoted by the media. - Inc ref to "Depleted Uranium - Documents explaining the Ministry of Defence position...

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 January 2001

Reference

147737; 361 c653W;361 c655W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the posthumous recognition of members of the armed forces who are killed in service.

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 November 2000

Reference

356 c413W; 138265

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he plans to have with British Aerospace and the trade unions about the future of the Royal Ordnance factory in Nottingham; and if he will make a statement; what discussions he has had with British Aerospace and the trade unions...

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 July 2000

Reference

354 c181-2W; 130508;130507

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for publishing a Defence White Paper. - I will publish a Defence White Paper on Monday 20 December.

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 December 1999

Reference

341 c216W; 103043

House

House of Commons

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