§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department will determine its response to the End-to-End Review; and if he will make a statement. [162990]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 23 March 2004]The aim of the End-to-End Review was to find ways to improve logistics support to the armed forces, and to do this more efficiently. The End-to-End Study reported on 1 July 2003 and an 18 month Demonstration Phase commenced on 8 September 2003. A summary of the findings from the Review has been placed in the House Library.
The Demonstration Phase is using pilots to test End-to-End principles and to reduce risk. In parallel, the efficacy of some of the recommendations are being assessed and subjected to thorough investment appraisals prior to full implementation. I will make a more substantive statement on the implementation of the End-to-End Review when appropriate.