Unexploded Ordnance (Hansard, 16 April 2002)

§ Mr. Keetch
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people have received compensation from the Ministry of Defence for injuries inflicted by unexploded ordnance; and how much that compensation has totalled in(a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000, (e) 2001 and (f) 2002; and if he will make a statement. [49993]

§ Mr. Ingram
The Ministry of Defence does not record separately those cases brought against the Department for injuries inflicted by unexploded ordnance. The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

§ Mr. Keetch
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of(a) how many people are expected to receive compensation from the Ministry of Defence for injuries inflicted by unexploded ordnance in Kenya and (b) how much that compensation will total; and if he will make a statement. [49992]

§ Mr. Ingram
The Ministry of Defence has received 173 claims for compensation from tribespeople allegedly injured as a result of unexploded ordnance in Kenya. The solicitor acting for the tribespeople has intimated that about 100 further claims would be submitted. These claims will be considered on the basis of whether or not the Ministry of Defence has a legal liability to pay compensation. It would be prejudicial at this stage of the

Key performance indicator Description

1. Quality To equal baseline performance against a financial year 2000–01 benchmark (based on fault reports)

2. Return on capital employed To achieve a 6 per cent. return on capital employed (ROCE)

3. Reduction in unit production price To achieve a 2 per cent. reduction in unit production price

4. Increase in order intake To achieve a 100 per cent. increase in order intake from financial year 2000–01 baseline

5. Increase in commercial revenue To achieve a 15 per cent. increase in commercial revenue from financial year 2000–01 baseline

At the last ministerial advisory board, the assessment presented to me indicated that most of the targets for 2001–02 were likely to be met or exceeded. It is too soon, however, to be able to provide accurate details or figures until later this year, once the end of year results are collated. The targets set for 2002–03 are now in the process of being agreed with DARA.

Key performance indicator	Description
1. Quality	To equal baseline performance against a financial year 2000–01 benchmark (based on fault reports)
2. Return on capital employed	To achieve a 6 per cent. return on capital employed (ROCE)
3. Reduction in unit production price	To achieve a 2 per cent. reduction in unit production price
4. Increase in order intake	To achieve a 100 per cent. increase in order intake from financial year 2000–01 baseline
5. Increase in commercial revenue	To achieve a 15 per cent. increase in commercial revenue from financial year 2000–01 baseline