§ Mr. DavidsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many serving officers hold the ranks of(a) field marshal, (b) general, (c) lieutenant general and (d) major general or their equivalents in the (i) Army, (ii) Royal Air Force, (iii) Navy and (iv) Royal Marines; how many and what percentage of each category attended fee-paying private schools; what steps are being taken to ensure that future officer intakes reflect the educational provision of the UK; and if he will make a statement. [12006]
§ Mr. SpellarMy hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of his letter will be placed in the Library of the House.