Learning Forces Initiative (Hansard, 2 July 1999)

HC Deb 02 July 1999 vol 334 c293W 293W

§ Mr. Ottaway
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent on the Learning Forces initiative; and what is the forecast expenditure for each of the next five years. [88701]

§ Mr. Doug Henderson
As part of the Strategic Defence Review, the Learning Forces initiative substantially increased provision to assist service personnel with their personal development. This reflects our determination that the armed forces benefit fully from the Government's commitment to lifelong learning. Additional provision in the current financial year is some £10 million.