This briefing has been prepared for the Defence Committee of the House of Commons to provide an overview of the work and performance of the Ministry of Defence in the financial year 2006-07 and subsequent months.

The aim of this briefing paper is to help the Committee understand and consider:

• The Department’s performance against Public Service Agreement targets and key internal targets during 2006-07
• A financial review of the Department’s activities in 2006-07
• The Department’s internal capability and Change Programme