Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve coherence across frontline commands.

When creating the role of Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) and the Defence Support organisation one of the primary roles was to deliver coordination and coherence across the Defence Support enterprise.

This coordination is delivered through the 4* chaired Defence Support Board. Senior leaders (2* level) from all organisations (frontline commands and enabling organisations) are working collaboratively through a series of subordinate boards to ensure Support matters are cohered and coordinated. Each Frontline Command and Enabling Organisation has a nominated 2* Support Champion.

To further enhance this coordination, CDLS now attends the DE&S Executive Synchronisation meeting, and will be appointed to the DE&S Executive Committee in the near future.