§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the reasons for the escalation in costs of resiting the Defence School of Music at Deal.
§ Mr. LeeThe earlier studies on the Defence School of Music made certain assumptions about musical training requirements and methods, on which the capital cost estimates were based. More detailed studies during 1985 resulted in proposals for enhanced training and additional facilities. The estimated capital costs accordingly rose from £5.8 million to £10.6 million. We are now examining the requirement for instruction and buildings in order to bring the cost down to the original estimate.
§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has made any assessment of the cost of siting the Defence School of Music at Portsmouth, as compared with Deal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThe investment appraisal carried out early in 1985 showed that the total costs of siting the Defence School of Music were greater at Eastney than at Deal. The subsequent increase in the estimated capital costs at Deal94W following trades: fitter turner; electrical fitter; boilermaker; iron caulker riveter; joiner; coppersmith; welder; painter-glazier; blacksmith; plumber; shipwright: founder; hosemaker; patternmaker; sailmaker.
§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many apprentices have been trained in Rosyth in each of the last 10 years and in what skills.
§ Mr. LeeApprenticeships normally take four years. Those completing training in each of the years in quest ion were as follows:
were the result of enhanced requirements and therefore would have applied equally to a Defence School of Music site elsewhere. These costs are now being re-examined