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Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c134-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will make a statement about his Department's proposals for the introduction of a defence fixed telecommunications system.
If he will make a statement about his Department's proposals for the introduction of a defence fixed telecommunications system.
Asked by
Douglas French
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
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Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
6 November 1996
Answered on
6 November 1996
Mr. French: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about his Department's proposals for the
introduction of a defence fixed telecommunications system. [3033]
Mr. Portillo: Good communications are crucial to the efficient and effective operation of the armed forces. The defence fixed
telecommunications system--DFTS--will provide, in a single UK-wide network, the telecommunications link and exchanges required by
all defence users. It will integrate and rationalise the five existing UK networks, and provide connections to commercial networks
and to those of allies. It will also reduce current equipment and manpower costs whilst achieving important operational benefits.
The invitation to tender invited bidders to consider solutions based on the principles of the Government's private finance
initiative to enable the MOD to transfer to the private sector the ownership, operation and maintenance of the network and thus
relieve the MOD of the economic risks associated with changing technology and patterns of usage. The contractor will therefore
assume responsibility for providing services at the required levels of performance. Two consortia submitted best and final offers.
I am now able to announce that, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of contractual negotiations, I have approved the
implementation and commercial management of DFTS services, under a 10-year contract with the INCA consortium, led by British
Telecommunications plc, in conjunction with Lockheed Martin, OASIS and GEC-Marconi.
Under the PFI arrangements, INCA will make maximum use of the infrastructure serving other customers. The contract will be worth in
the region of £700 million, which makes it the MOD's biggest PFI deal so far. Taut contractual arrangements will be negotiated to
provide incentives for INCA to meet required levels of performance. We estimate that this will result in savings to the MOD well in
excess of £100 million.
The implementation of the DFTS will entail placing under commercial management the work currently undertaken by staff in some 1,200
military and civilian posts at about 100 defence establishments throughout the UK. Detailed arrangements for this will be agreed
during contracts negotiations.
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Computer networks; INCA Consortium; Defence fixed telecommunications system
Date
6 November 1996
Reference
3033; 284 c521-2W
House
House of Commons
If he will estimate the effect on the number of jobs in the defence industry of reducing United Kingdom defence spending to the European average. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ)
If he will estimate the effect on the number of jobs in the defence industry of reducing United Kingdom defence spending to the European average. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Tim Devlin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 October 1996
Answered on
29 October 1996
Mr. Devlin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the effect on the number of jobs in the defence industry
of reducing United Kingdom defence spending to the European average. [351]
Mr. Portillo: A reduction in UK defence expenditure to the current NATO European average would involve cuts of more than 4.5 billion
per year. This would have a devastating effect on the capability of our armed forces and on jobs in the defence industry.
Subjects
Defence; Employment; Expenditure
Date
29 October 1996
Reference
351; 284 c73W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure; Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date
29 October 1996
Reference
284 c445-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on what is the current status of the Army's Challenger 2 programme.
Statement on what is the current status of the Army's Challenger 2 programme.
Asked by
David Martin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
24 October 1996
Answered on
24 October 1996
Mr. David Martin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current status of the Army's Challenger 2 programme; and if
he will make a statement. [194]
Mr. Portillo: The Challenger 2 development programme was successfully completed, with all reliability targets achieved on
development tanks. Following a series of trials on early production tanks we identified a need to improve the reliability of some of
the elements of production vehicles to meet the very high standards set. An agreed programme to achieve this is being undertaken by
the contractor, Vickers plc, at no additional cost to my Department. Central to the programme is a sequence of production
reliability growth trials with agreed technical milestones.
The company has met the requirements set in the first of those trials, which was held in July. Challenger 2 has already demonstrated
an impressive capability. I am confident that Challenger 2 will fully meet all our technical and reliability requirements in 1997.
In order to ensure that the comprehensive logistic support arrangements that we require are properly established, I have agreed that
the in-service date for Challenger 2 will be June 1998.
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Defence equipment; Tanks; Challenger tanks; Vickers Defence Systems
Date
24 October 1996
Reference
194; 284 c7-8W
House
House of Commons
Statement on what plans he has to improve the capability of the Joint Rapid Deployment Force. - Inc figs.
Statement on what plans he has to improve the capability of the Joint Rapid Deployment Force. - Inc figs.
Asked by
David Martin
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
18 July 1996
Answered on
18 July 1996
Mr. David Martin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to improve the capability of the joint rapid
deployment force.[38804]
Mr. Portillo: The Government are committed to the joint rapid deployment force which will become operational on 1 August. Our
amphibious capability will play a key role in that force: the Royal Marines' ability to mount amphibious operations is critically
dependent on the landing platform docks, currently HMS Fearless and HMS Intrepid. Both vessels have given long and distinguished
service, including in the Falklands campaign, but will soon be approaching the end of their operational lives. I am pleased,
therefore, to be able to announce that I am today placing a contract with GEC Marine to design and build two replacement ships at
the Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness. The new LPDs will be called HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
They displace 13,000 tonnes, have a maximum speed of 18 knots and have a crew of just over 320. They can carry up to 650 troops, a
range of vehicles, including tanks, and eight landing craft. They also have a flight deck that can accommodate two EH101 helicopters
or one Chinook. They are expected to enter service early in the next decade. This order will be warmly welcomed by the Royal Navy
and will also be good news for Barrow and for the many subcontractors throughout the UK, providing weapons systems, marine
equipments and other components for the ships. The order, worth more than £450 million to GEC Marine and its sub-contractors, will
help to sustain some 2,000 jobs in the UK.
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Procurement; Navy; Helicopter carriers; Rapid reaction forces; Amphibious warships
Date
18 July 1996
Reference
38804; 281 c646-7W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Procurement
Date
11 June 1996
Reference
279 c100
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions MOD has had with European partners about defence procurement projects. -
What recent discussions MOD has had with European partners about defence procurement projects. -
Asked by
David Congdon
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
11 June 1996
Answered on
11 June 1996
Subjects
Defence; Industry; International cooperation; Europe; Procurement; USA
Date
11 June 1996
Reference
30882; 279 c99
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
David Congdon
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent discussions MOD has had with European partners about defence procurement projects. -
Subjects
Defence; Industry; International cooperation; Europe; Procurement; USA
Date
11 June 1996
Reference
279 c99
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Industry; International cooperation; Europe; Procurement; USA
Date
11 June 1996
Reference
279 c99
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Industry
Date
11 June 1996
Reference
279 c99-100
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the effect on Britain's position in the UN Security Council of reducing United Kingdom's defence spending to the European average. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ)
What assessment he has made of the effect on Britain's position in the UN Security Council of reducing United Kingdom's defence spending to the European average. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
David Tredinnick
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
2 April 1996
Answered on
2 April 1996
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure
Date
2 April 1996
Reference
22311; 275 c93W
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the effect on Britain's contribution to international peace-keeping operations of reducing United Kingdom defence spending to the European average. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
What assessment he has made of the effect on Britain's contribution to international peace-keeping operations of reducing United Kingdom defence spending to the European average. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
Asked by
Roger Gale
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
5 March 1996
Answered on
5 March 1996
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure; International cooperation; Peacekeeping operations
Date
5 March 1996
Reference
16850; 273 c112W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Greg Pope
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent discussions he has had with his American counterpart concerning leasing American F16 aircraft. -
Subjects
Defence; Procurement; Military aircraft; USA; F-16 aircraft
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c127-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Procurement; Military aircraft; USA; F-16 aircraft
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c127-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure; Labour
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c124
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure; Labour
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c125
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c124-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Nigel Waterson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Parliamentary question
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure; Peacekeeping operations
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c131
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
John Whittingdale
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What proportion of expenditure is currently devoted to defence; and what is the current European average. -
Subjects
Defence; Expenditure; Labour
Date
6 February 1996
Reference
271 c124
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons