HC Deb 13 June 2000 vol 351 cc565-6W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the planned in-service date is for the first Type 45 destroyer; and if he will make a statement. [124996]

Dr. Moonie

The key targets set for the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office in 2000–01 are as followsProcess and promulgate priority safety information within stated time scales from receipt of data. To achieve 100 per cent. of the endorsed and funded Defence Programme to cost, quality and timeliness targets, in particular short notice operational requirements as defined in Tasking Authorisation Forms (TAFs). Prepare changes to the Framework Document by October 2000, and agree the principal changes as part of the Quinquennial Review by June 2001. Achieve efficiency measure of 13.5 per cent. growth in "Value Added" per member of staff (based on FY 1995–96) by 31 March 2001. Review Pay Policy, and Reward and Performance Management, and implement a new system for the FY 2000–01 pay round. A Technical Programme, addressing infrastructure and new product development, to be communicated and delivered to time and budget—as set each year. Break even taking one year with another and achieve an average Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) during the plan period of 7.5 per cent.