§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent by the Defence Clothing and Integrated Project Team on outside research and development since the changeover from the Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency. [46868]
§ Mr. IngramThe Defence Clothing Integrated Project Team was formed on 1 April 2001 and has to date spent £0.8 million on outside research and development.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the Research and Project Support Organisation will be incorporated by QinetiQ; and what effect this will have on the Defence Clothing and Integrated Project Team. [46867]
§ Mr. IngramA number of options have been considered for the future of the Clothing Research and Project Support Organisation. No final decision has yet been taken, but it is unlikely that the activity will transfer to QinetiQ.