§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the current role and future work of the Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Night Observation and Counter-surveillance Centre at Larkhill. [80017]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonThe current role of the Army's Surveillance Target Acquisition, Night Observation and Counter-surveillance (STANOC) Centre at Larkhill is to provide a focus for STANOC disciplines and technology, to provide advice on equipment needs and development, on training and on doctrine. The Centre also provides operational support and advice as required, to the Field Army and Other Government Departments.
The STANOC Centre is currently the subject of a review to determine the most cost-efficient means by which STANOC needs can be delivered in the future. I will write again once the outcome of the review is known.