§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many(a) male and (b) female service personnel of those detained in the military corrective training centre in Colchester have been (i) retained in service and (ii) dismissed or discharged from service upon completion of sentence in each of the last 10 years; [16074]
(2) how many (a) male and (b) female service personnel have been detained in the military corrective training centre in Colchester in each of the last 10 years. [16073]
§ Mr. SoamesThe information requested is as follows:
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Retained in service Dismissed from service Male Female Male Female 1984 447 — 388 — 1985 415 — 457 — 1986 555 — 314 — 1987 738 — 288 — 1988 848 — 293 4 1989 713 — 471 2 1990 582 4 384 7 1991 514 33 366 9 1992 605 43 395 8 1993 575 71 426 7 19941 355 23 349 4 1 Figures for 1994 are not yet complete.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the proposals currently under consideration by his Department for the contractorisation of the military corrective training centre in Colchester. [16071]
§ Mr. SoamesA feasibility study into all aspects of the military corrective training centre functions has been completed and we are considering the recommendations. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent by his Department on management consultancy fees in relation to the preparation and development of proposals for the contractorisation of the military corrective training centre in Colchester. [16072]
§ Mr. SoamesApproximately £63,000.