§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many YTS training centres there are outside Great Britain; where these are located; who is eligible to attend them; and what is the cost per country to the Exchequer for which the most recent figures are available.
§ Mr. SainsburyThere are two YTS centres overseas, one in Cyprus and one in Hong Kong. All dependants of armed forces and Civil Service personnel in both locations between the ages of 16 and 19½ years of age are eligible to attend. The current staff cost of running the centres is £32,500 per annum in Cyprus and £20,000 per annum for Hong Kong.