HC Deb 27 March 1996 vol 274 c633W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 29 February,Official Report, column 682, what definitions his Department applies to short-term retained offices; and if he will make a statement. [22500]

Mr. Soames

I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 29 February,Official Report, column 682, which explains that short-term retained offices are those that will remain open until April 1997.