HC Deb 19 July 1989 vol 157 c229W
Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current strength of the Royal Army Education Corps.

Mr. Neubert

The strength of the Royal Army Education Corps as at 30 June 1989 was 518 Officers.

Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans his Department has to privatise the work of the Royal Army Education Corps.

Mr. Neubert

There are currently no plans to privatise the work of the Royal Army Education Corps. However, all areas of the corps responsibility are regularly reviewed in the normal planning process and the potential for privatisation, civilianisation or contractorisation identified where appropriate.