§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the role of capability working groups in the defence procurement system. [109968]
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§ Dr. MoonieCapability working groups are being established as part of our Smart Procurement reforms. Such groups bring together key stakeholders to develop the broad strategy for the capability area concerned, and to assess options to meet capability gaps. The groups thus inform and support the work of the Defence Procurement Agency teams responsible for managing equipment projects.