§ Sir Nicholas BonsorTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total student intake into Sandhurst in academic year 1991–92; what were the target intakes for(a) school-leavers and (b) graduates at each point of entry in academic year 1992–93; what have been the actual figures to date; how much has been spent on unprogrammed advertising for entrants to Sandhurst in 1992–93; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr Archie HamiltonThe total student intake into Sandhurst in academic year 1991–92 was 808. Since September 1992 when the common commissioning course was introduced officer recruiting targets are set for the year as a whole and do not distinguish between graduates and school leavers. A total of 537 officer cadets entered Sandhurst during 1992–93 against an annual entry target of 611. No money has been spent on unprogrammed advertising for entrants to Sandhurst in 1992–93, although £186,000 was spent last November on an advertising campaign directed at the May intake.