Learning Forces Initiative (Hansard, 21 June 1999)

§ 18. Mr. Borrow
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Learning Forces Initiative. [86548]

§ 20. Mr. Miller
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Learning Forces Initiative. [86550]

§ 32. Fiona Mactaggart
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Learning Forces Initiative. [86562]

§ Mr. Doug Henderson
As I have previously announced, Standard Learning Credits were introduced in April which increased by 25 per cent. the financial assistance available annually for Service personnel to undertake education for their 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.