§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list(a) those targets of the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre for 1998–99 which (i) were and (ii) were not achieved, giving the factors affecting the outcome in each case and (b) action taken by the agency to improve target achievement performance in 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [111749]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 6 March 2000]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the right hon. and learned Member.
Letter from G. G. Holton to Mr. Menzies Campbell, dated 13 March 2000:
In response to Parliamentary Question 1156K. The Defence Intelligence and Security Centre achieved 4 out of its 5 key targets during financial year 1998–1999. On the attached we have highlighted each key target, indicating if the key target was met or not and provided a short summary for each.The DISC did not achieve key target 4. Although the endorsed training programme was delivered the Agency did overspend during the course of the financial year. We have explained the main reasons for this and have attributed the fact to problems that were experienced in setting up the Departments largest tri-service training agency. We have now put in place a rigorous financial monitoring system to ensure that our resource management is more closely scrutinised.41WFinally, we would like to draw your attention to the recently published Agency Annual Report and Accounts for 1998–99, which sets out a summary of our achievements and future challenges that lie ahead for the Agency, a copy of which is attached. Further copies have been placed in the House of Commons Library.