§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the current categories of training area other than army field training centres; and if he will provide a definition of each category. [16830]
§ Mr. SoamesThe information requested is as follows:
- (a) Arms training area: used primarily to meet the specialist training requirements of a particular arms branch.
- (b) Major district training area: provides significant training facilities for use by all units, although priority is normally given to units located within the district divisional boundary.
- (c) Minor district training area: provides facilities primarily for training at sub-unit level.
- (d) Unit training area: suitable for individual and low level training and usually located within or near a unit's barracks.