§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people have applied for premature voluntary release in each of the services in each of the last five years. [8792]
§ Mr. SoamesThe number of service personnel who have applied for premature voluntary release in each of the last five years are as follows:
largely complete and equipment is being tested in field trials, which are due to end in May 1997. The MOD is currently examining the procurement options open to the Department for production, to determine the most cost-effective way forward. A decision on the way ahead will be taken as soon as possible.