§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent he monitors the performance of the Defence Export Services Organisation; and if he will make a statement. [83863]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Defence Export Services Organisation is an integral part of the Ministry of Defence. Support to United Kingdom defence exports is an Additional Target in the Public Service Agreement 2000 and MOD's performance is formally monitored via the performance reporting system. The Head of Defence Export Services and his staff report frequently to Defence Ministers, who are often involved personally in supporting UK defence exporters in their overseas markets.
§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which defence contracts the Defence Export Services Organisation has been successful in achieving for British companies in the Middle East in the past three years. [83864]
§ Dr. MoonieIn the Middle East, between 1999 and 2001, United Kingdom defence industry secured business worth over £5.5 billion. The results of a survey of UK industry, completed in 1999, showed that they assessed that the Defence Export Services Organisation played a major role in securing some 75 per cent, of their successes.
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§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how often he meets the head of Defence Export Services to discuss the performance of DESO in assisting British companies. [83865]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Head of Defence Export Services meets Defence Ministers frequently to discuss the work of the Defence Export Services Organisation, including its support for British defence exports.
§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many of the most senior 50 employees of the Defence Export Services Organisation have a military background. [83866]
§ Dr. MoonieThere are currently 14 serving or retired military officers employed at Assistant Director level or above in the Defence Export Services Organisation.