Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q84 of the oral evidence given by David Williams to the Public Accounts Committee on 22 January 2024, HC 451, what the other key features of the new procurement model are.

We set out our approach to acquisition reform in the Defence Command Paper. We are putting an increased emphasis on time to delivery so that we can get capability into the hands of our Armed Forces when it is needed.

Key features of a reformed model for acquisition are expected to include: a cultural shift that puts an increased emphasis on pace; driving pace through spiral development; a closer relationship with industry; and earlier expert advice to set programmes up for success.