§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what involvement his Department has had with the renegotiation of the Ministry of Defence contract with EDS for the Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency; and if he will make a statement. [16590]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe Ministry of Defence was responsible for the reconstruction of the Armed Forces Personnel and Administration Agency (AFPAA) contract with EDS and HM Treasury was not involved. The Ministry of Defence required my approval as Chief Secretary to the Treasury to proceed with reconstructing the contract. This approval was given following discussions between the Ministry of Defence and the Office of Government Commerce, who are represented on the AFPAA Owner's Board.