§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the charges for personnel from non-mounted units to use Ministry of Defence horses and equipment were last reviewed; when they were last increased; and whether the charges reflect the full economic cost to his Department.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe charges for personnel from non-mounted units for the use of Ministry of Defence horses and equipment were last reviewed in October 1992 following an increase in July 1991. The charges are set so as to recover the additional costs involved.