§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which targets the Defence Dental Agency did not meet in 1997–98; and what monitoring he has undertaken for those targets in 1998–99. [72838]
§ Mr. Doug Henderson[holding answer 1 March 1999]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Dental Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member.
866WLetter from I. G. McIntyre to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 19 March 1999:
I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence concerning the 1997/98 achievement against targets and the monitoring of these targets in 1998/99, as this matter falls within my area of responsibility as Chief Executive for the Defence Dental Agency.The Defence Dental Agency had six key targets for 1997/98 two of which were only partially met. Target number 6 which was to complete all Service Level Agreements with major customers. This target was specific to 1997/98, and although not met within the year due to delays in obtaining signatures from two of our customers, has now been achieved.Target number 2 which was, for each Service, to achieve a dental fitness target of 75% for all Service personnel, was not achieved in respect of Army personnel. It was recognised when the target was set that the Agency was not resourced to meet it for the Army. It was therefore set as an "aspirational" target in that respect. This target remains the same for 1998/99.Key targets are monitored continuously and reviewed quarterly. Quarterly results are published and submitted to the Owners Review Board, and the meetings of relevant Customer Advisory Group. Additionally end of year results will be published in the Next Steps Report.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date the Defence Dental Agency published its report for the year 1997–98; and what was the cost of production of the report. [72841]
§ Mr. Doug Henderson[holding answer 1 March 1999]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Dental Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from I. G. McIntyre to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 19 March 1999:
I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence about publication of the report for the Defence Dental Agency for the year 1997/98, as this matter falls within my area of responsibility as Chief Executive of the Defence Dental Agency.The Defence Dental Agency did not publish a report for 1997/98.