§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer to the Under-Secretary of State for Social Security, the hon. Member for Liverpool, Garston (Maria Eagle), of 22 February 1999,Official Report, column 28, on smart procurement, when the full transition plan will be completed; and if he will place a copy in the Library. [74823]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Smart Procurement Initiative Implementation Team has recently delivered a report on its activities since September 1998 to the Steering Group chaired by myself. This includes a draft plan for the transition year, the very detailed and evolutionary nature of which does not lend itself to open publication. Over the coming weeks, I anticipate being able to announce achievements in the implementation of SDR measures, including the Smart Procurement Initiative. A summary of the Smart Procurement transition plan will be prepared and placed in the Library at that stage.