Defence Analytical Services Agency

Mr. Watts
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the review of the Defence Analytical Services Agency has commenced. [12458]

Dr. Reid
A periodic review of the Defence Analytical Services Agency is under way. As a defence agency, the performance of DASA since its launch will be evaluated and a review of the options for the best management of its functions will be undertaken.Comments and contributions from those with an interest in DASA and its work will be welcomed and should be sent by 30 September 1997 to:

DASA Review TeamProject ManagerRoom 119Northumberland HouseLondonWC2N 5BPTelephone: 0171 218 0339Fax: 0171 218 5203.