The Ministry of Defence is satisfied with the number of people and balance of capability dedicated to each programme, in both Navy Command and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), and has a plan to increase those resources to respond to the needs of both the Type 26 and Type 31e programmes in the future.<\/p>
The transformation of DE&S has introduced a balanced matrix management structure, which allows specialist resources to be deployed more easily to meet the demands of equipment procurement projects.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-12-04T17:25:32.963Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-11-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Frigates: Procurement"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the sufficiency of the management and technical resources within the Ministry of Defence to manage both the Type 26 and Type 31a programmes at the same time; and how many (1) Defence Equipment and Support, and (2) Royal Navy, staff they estimate will be needed to manage each of those programmes at their peaks.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/621", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Moonie"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Moonie"} ], "uin" : "HL3538"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794221", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794221/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
At the start of the Type 45 destroyer procurement programme in 2000, the Project Team comprised approximately 44 members of staff. The team grew to its peak in 2006, when the numbers had increased to approximately 110 people. By 2014, when the build of the ships was complete, this number had reduced to a minimal skeleton staff.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-12-04T17:26:04.263Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-11-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Type 45 Destroyers"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government how many staff worked on the Type 45 Integrated Project Team; what was the average number of staff working on that team at any one time; and what was the maximum number.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/621", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Moonie"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Moonie"} ], "uin" : "HL3539"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794222", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794222/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The systems and equipment for the Type 31e Frigate will be defined at the programme's main investment decision.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-11-29", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-11-29T15:56:25.163Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-11-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Type 31 Frigates"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what major systems and equipments are common to the Type 31e and other major warships; what major systems are being developed uniquely for the Type 31e; and whether any systems or equipments are available from decommissioned Royal Navy vessels which could be used on the Type 31e.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/621", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Moonie"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Moonie"} ], "uin" : "HL3540"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794223", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794223/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
As set out in the National Shipbuilding Strategy, procurement of naval support ships, such as the Fleet Solid Support ships, will be by international competition to ensure maximum value for money for the UK taxpayer. UK shipyards are encouraged to engage in the competitive process.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-12-04T17:11:34.417Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-11-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Fleet Solid Support Ships: Shipbuilding"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government whether future Fleet Support Ships will be built in yards in the UK; and if so where.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/621", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Moonie"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Moonie"} ], "uin" : "HL3541"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794224", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794224/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
For the UK F-35 Lightning Programme our cost approvals include some provision to address foreign exchange rate risks. Depending on the stage of the programme, the senior responsible owner and the project team will manage an appropriate risk contingency of 5-10 per cent, which is dynamically managed and proportionate to the risks at that time. This will continue to be monitored and prioritised as necessary in accordance with the overall departmental position.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-12-04T17:12:42.117Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-11-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "F-35 Aircraft"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the total exchange rate contingency for the new Joint Strike Fighters for which orders have already been placed.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/621", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Moonie"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Moonie"} ], "uin" : "HL3542"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794225", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794225/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
On behalf of all the F-35 partner nations, the United States Joint Program Office negotiates the price and delivery targets for all F-35 aircraft with its suppliers. The UK, in turn, discusses its own F-35 delivery dates with the Joint Program Office.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2000", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Earl Howe"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Earl Howe"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2017-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2017-12-04T17:12:03.573Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2017-11-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "F-35 Aircraft"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government with whom they have negotiated (1) the price, and (2) delivery, for the new Joint Strike Fighters.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/621", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Moonie"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Moonie"} ], "uin" : "HL3543"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794258", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/794258/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The officer and soldier strengths of the Army at 1 April for each year since 2000 are shown below:<\/p>
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Army Full Time Strength<\/p>
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<\/p><\/td> | Officers<\/p><\/td> | Soldiers<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2000<\/p><\/td> | 14,130<\/p><\/td> | 100,050<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2001<\/p><\/td> | 14,320<\/p><\/td> | 99,670<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2002<\/p><\/td> | 14,550<\/p><\/td> | 100,240<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2003<\/p><\/td> | 14,940<\/p><\/td> | 102,340<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2004<\/p><\/td> | 15,180<\/p><\/td> | 102,030<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2005<\/p><\/td> | 15,040<\/p><\/td> | 98,370<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2006<\/p><\/td> | 15,130<\/p><\/td> | 96,750<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2007<\/p><\/td> | 15,100<\/p><\/td> | 95,620<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2008<\/p><\/td> | 15,090<\/p><\/td> | 94,620<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2009<\/p><\/td> | 14,930<\/p><\/td> | 96,370<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2010<\/p><\/td> | 15,020<\/p><\/td> | 98,340<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2011<\/p><\/td> | 15,020<\/p><\/td> | 95,460<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2012<\/p><\/td> | 14,660<\/p><\/td> | 93,560<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2013<\/p><\/td> | 14,060<\/p><\/td> | 89,280<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014<\/p><\/td> | 13,360<\/p><\/td> | 80,840<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2015<\/p><\/td> | 13,000<\/p><\/td> | 77,020<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2016<\/p><\/td> | 12,790<\/p><\/td> | 75,240<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||
2017<\/p><\/td> | 12,910<\/p><\/td> | 73,870<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Future Reserves 2020 Strength<\/p> <\/p>
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