The Somerville Logistic Committee was established by General Sir William Jackson the then Quarter Master General (QMG) in 1974 to consider the re-structuring of the MOD (Army) Q Staffs and logistic services. It was chaired by Major General RM Somerville the then Vice Quarter Master General(VQMG). It reported in March 1975. The other major change was a large scale exodus from London to the former RAF Maintenance Command site at Andover in Hampshire. This rationalisation was designed to achieve cost savings of 20% and undoubtedly simplified staff procedures.