§ Mr. Ivan HendersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from the Royal Navy regarding the timescale for awarding the PFI contract for the Joint Rapid Reaction Force Roll-On Roll-Off vessels. [104089]
§ Mr. SpellarOne the aims of Smart Procurement has been to define more clearly the needs of the customer (in this case the Royal Navy) and to empower them within the procurement process. Members of the Royal Navy are closely involved in the project on a day to day basis and contribute fully to the discussion and resolution of all issues related to the Roll-On Roll-Off ship project.