§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the unit cost of a student at the Royal Military College of Science at Shrivenham.
§ Mr. WigginSome 40 different courses are taught at the Royal Military College of Science. In 1980–81 the total costs of these per student day ranged from £51 to £350.
§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions are taking place to merge the Royal Military College of Science at Shrivenham with a university.
§ Mr. WigginAs I indicated to my hon. Friend the Member for Abingdon (Mr. Benyon) in my reply on 26 November 1981—Vol. 13, c.460]—the tasks of the Royal Military College of Science are being examined to see if all remain necessary, and if so whether they can be carried out more efficiently and economically. The possibility is being investigated of forming an association with a university or similar institution which could take over the college's academic teaching and research on a contractual basis. There is no question of a merger with another body. The normal consultation will take place.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department is currently participating in the job release scheme; and, if so, how many employees have taken advantage of the scheme since 6 April 1981.
§ Mr. Pattie[pursuant to his reply, 8 February 1982, c. 285]: Since 6 April 1981 1,605 employees, comprising 535 non-industrial staff and 1,070 industrial staff have retired from my Department under the terms of the job release scheme.