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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the (a) transport cost in respect of and (b) carbon emissions arising from (i) the arrangements for supply of armaments under his Department's pilot scheme and (ii) the transition to direct delivery of such armaments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the (a) transport cost in respect of and (b) carbon emissions arising from (i) the arrangements for supply of armaments under his Department's pilot scheme and (ii) the transition to direct delivery of such armaments.
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Lord Davies of Stamford
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 March 2010
For answer on
6 April 2010
Answered on
7 April 2010
[holding answer 6 April 2010]: The additional transport costs of the pilot scheme to assess the feasibility of direct delivery of armaments to Ministry of Defence depots to supply Royal Naval vessels is assessed as small in terms of the overall savings achievable, equating to around two vehicles per week.No estimate has yet been made of the change in carbon emissions which might result from the pilot scheme, or the overall implementation of the improvement programme.
Subjects
Transport; Weapons
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c1371-2W; 325584
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment he has made of the staffing levels required at each waterside depot to maintain the safe supply of armaments to vessels.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment he has made of the staffing levels required at each waterside depot to maintain the safe supply of armaments to vessels.
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Bob Ainsworth
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 March 2010
For answer on
6 April 2010
Answered on
6 April 2010
Staffing levels were assessed as part of the proposals made in the Business Improvement Programme undertaken by the Defence Storage and Distribution Agency's Explosives Business Stream. These proposals are subject to trade unions consultation, which is due to complete in July 2010. It would be inappropriate for me to comment while the consultation is ongoing.
Subjects
Ammunition; Transport; Weapons
Date
6 April 2010
Reference
508 c1207-8W; 325582
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he took account of the recommendations of the Haddon-Cave Nimrod review in respect of the proposals for the supply of armaments to waterside depots by direct delivery contained in the Business Improvement Programme consultation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he took account of the recommendations of the Haddon-Cave Nimrod review in respect of the proposals for the supply of armaments to waterside depots by direct delivery contained in the Business Improvement Programme consultation.
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Bob Ainsworth
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 March 2010
For answer on
6 April 2010
Answered on
6 April 2010
Safety is paramount in the munitions environment. The use of direct delivery, if fully implemented, will be consistent with the Haddon-Cave recommendations.
Subjects
Ammunition; Transport; Weapons
Date
6 April 2010
Reference
508 c1208W; 325583
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the role of HM Naval Base Devonport in warship maintenance and repair.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the role of HM Naval Base Devonport in warship maintenance and repair.
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Bill Rammell
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 March 2010
For answer on
29 March 2010
Answered on
29 March 2010
On 6 May 2009, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence confirmed that all three naval bases, at Devonport, Portsmouth and on the Clyde, have strong futures and will continue to play a vital role in supporting the Royal Navy. Devonport will retain and enhance its position as the centre of excellence for surface ship and submarine deep maintenance (upkeep) activity. In addition, it will undertake Fleet Time Engineering support for base-ported ships and for visiting sea training vessels.
Subjects
Devonport Dockyard
Date
29 March 2010
Reference
508 c637W; 324466
House
House of Commons
May I welcome the signing of the terms of business agreement with Babcock Marine last week, which confirms Devonport as the lead dockyard for warship maintenance? Given that role, will my hon. Friend the Minister confirm that the sooner the carriers start to be assembled the better, not just for Devonport, so that it can receive further streams of warship maintenance work, but for the royal naval capability that it represents?
May I welcome the signing of the terms of business agreement with Babcock Marine last week, which confirms Devonport as the lead dockyard for warship maintenance? Given that role, will my hon. Friend the Minister confirm that the sooner the carriers start to be assembled the better, not just for Devonport, so that it can receive further streams of warship maintenance work, but for the royal naval capability that it represents?
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 March 2010
I can assure my hon. Friend that under a Labour Government, the carrier programme is going full steam ahead. We are already working in five yards; work will start soon in the sixth and final yard in Birkenhead. We have made something like £1.2 billion-worth of subcontracts. The only thing that would endanger the carrier programme is the Tories, with the Notting Hill set at their head, who do not care at all about defence or anything about it, taking over the government of this country after the election.
Subjects
Defence; Procurement; Defence Storage and Distribution Agency
Date
29 March 2010
Reference
508 c504
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Chapter 6 of the defence acquisition strategy which accompanies the Green Paper says that""industry needs to play its full part in helping to address the problems this strategy is seeking to tackle.""
What scope is there for companies such as Babcock Marine, which has its headquarters in Plymouth, Devonport, to participate in such partnership work?
Chapter 6 of the defence acquisition strategy which accompanies the Green Paper says that""industry needs to play its full part in helping to address the problems this strategy is seeking to tackle.""
What scope is there for companies such as Babcock Marine, which has its headquarters in Plymouth, Devonport, to participate in such partnership work?
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Topical questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
We consult on a continuous basis formally and informally with industry on these matters. I must not comment on corporate issues currently in the media.
Subjects
Defence; Procurement; Armed forces; Families; Schools
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
506 c18
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Will the Minister tell the House what the role of the future surface combatant will be in contributing to capability, and update the House on plans for the procurement of such vessels?
Will the Minister tell the House what the role of the future surface combatant will be in contributing to capability, and update the House on plans for the procurement of such vessels?
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 February 2010
I know that my hon. Friend has taken a real interest in these issues. Indeed, we discussed them when I visited Plymouth, Devonport a couple of weeks ago. The future surface combatant is expected to build on the capabilities of the existing Type 22 and Type 23 multipurpose frigates that it will replace. It is an integral part of the balanced fleet required to support the UK's future defence commitments, and we will be making an announcement on the issues very shortly.
Subjects
Navy
Date
22 February 2010
Reference
506 c13
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what efficiency savings have been achieved by his Department in each of the last 10 years; and how much of those savings has been spent on defence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what efficiency savings have been achieved by his Department in each of the last 10 years; and how much of those savings has been spent on defence.
Asked by
Linda Gilroy
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Bob Ainsworth
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 December 2009
For answer on
16 December 2009
Answered on
16 December 2009
Efficiency commitments for financial years 1998-09 to 2001-02 were set out in the 1997 Strategic Defence Review. Further efficiency or value for money targets were set in each subsequent spending review. The way in which savings were measured varied over the period, and so direct comparisons between spending reviews is not possible.Savings throughout the period were either used to relieve cost pressures or to allow more to be spent on Defence priorities.
2002 spending review efficiency programme 2002-03 to 2005-06The MOD's spending review 2002 included a target of year-on-year output efficiency gains of 2.5 per cent. from 2002-03 to 2005-06. No overall financial target was set, as savings were measured as the weighted average of performance against a set of process-related supported targets. MOD achieved the overall target of 10 per cent. savings, realised by several specific major change programmes.
Further information on all these savings, including details on how they were measured, can be found in MOD's Annual Report and Accounts, which can be found at the following link:"http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/AnnualReports"
| Comprehensive spending review period 1998-99 to 2001-02 | |
|---|---|
| Cumulative savings (cash and resource, £ million) | |
| 1998-1999 | 594 |
| 1999-2000 | 1,126 |
| 2000-01 | 1,549 |
| 2001-02 | 2,012 |
| Spending review 2004 for the period 2004-05 to 2006-07—'Gershon' efficiency programme | |
|---|---|
| Cumulative annual savings (£ million) against April 2004 baseline | |
| 2005-06 | 1,485 |
| 2006-07 | 2,376 |
| 2007-08 | 3,045 |
| Comprehensive review period 2007-08 to 2010-11—value for money programme | |
|---|---|
| Annual savings (£ million) against April 2008 baseline | |
| 2008-09 | 650 |
Subjects
Cost effectiveness; Ministry of Defence
Date
16 December 2009
Reference
502 c1210W; 307406
House
House of Commons