§ Mr. CrausbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress towards establishing the Learning Forces Initiative announced in the Strategic Defence Review. [86704]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonIn April Standard Learning Credits were introduced which increased by 25 per cent. the financial assistance available annually for Service personnel to undertake education for personal development. Enhanced Learning Credits will be introduced next year. This major new scheme will provide a substantial source of funding for personal development both during service in the Armed Forces and for up to 10 years thereafter.