§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what review has been conducted concerning the future military training requirements in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe structure and content of training for all three services is kept under constant review to ensure that it meets present and future operational requirements. For example, I announced on 7 July,Official Report, column 263, a wide review of how and where Army-sponsored training is conducted.
In addition, in accordance with recommendations contained in the 36th report of the Committee of Public Accounts dated 26 April 1993, my Department is carrying out a study to compare the requirement for Army training land with existing capacity. This study is due to be completed shortly.