§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of comments received from interested parties as part of the prior options study concerning his Department's proposals for defence agency status for the Royal Navy's manning and pay and pensions organisations. [37783]
§ Mr. SoamesCareful account has been taken of the one expression of interest received as part of the prior options study into defence agency status for the Royal Navy's manning, pay and pensions activities.