HL Deb 25 May 1993 vol 546 c8WA

Trained Output

Agreed numbers to be trained:

Number
Dogs 380
Horses 50
Dog handlers 536
Equine managers 18

Success Rate

To achieve trained output within in-training wastage rates of:

Percentage
Dogs 39
Horses 10
Dog handlers 5
Equine managers 10

Cost

To achieve programmed output within budget.

Efficiency

To produce agreed costs proposals by 1st April 1994, to reduce the cost per animal/handler through improved efficiency in the management and training of animals and personnel, and by collocation and rationalisation of resources.

Management Systems

To install a financial accounting and management information system package to enable operation of a full cost accruals accounting system by 1st April 1994.

Market Testing

To evaluate the impact in value for money terms of market testing all agency functions which do not have a direct war role; to identify in order of priority agency functions to be market tested in a programme which will begin by 1st April 1994.

Customer Satisfaction

To conduct a customer satisfaction survey of quality and, by 1st April 1994, set targets for improvement.

I have placed a copy of the framework document in the Library of the House.