Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 12 June,Official Report, columns 142–43, whether he has any plans to provide other forms of training for civilian staff to assist them in the event that their services are no longer required.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlislePre-retirement training is available to civilian staff of the Department. During their careers, MoD civil servants receive training in a wide variety of skills many of which are applicable to outside employment. Our plans for civilian training are kept under continuous review.