HC Deb 25 March 1999 vol 328 cc331-2W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are currently employed by the Naval Recruiting and Training Agency; what was the figure at its inception; on what date the Naval Recruiting and Training Agency published its report for 1997–98; and what was the cost of production of the report. [76896]

Mr. Doug Henderson

This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Naval Recruiting and Training Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member.

Letter from John Chadwick to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 25 March 1999: I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the numbers of people currently employed by the Naval Recruiting and Training Agency (NRTA), currently and at its inception, and the date of publication and cost of the 1997–98 Report, in my capacity as Chief Executive of the NRTA. The NRTA currently employs 4,600 Naval and civilian personnel. At its inception in April 1995, the Agency employed 5,100 Naval and civilian personnel. The Agency Report for 1997–98 is currently being printed, after a delay in producing financial figures due to the requirement for reconciliation with the Ministry of Defence's overall Opening Balances. The cost of production will be in the order of £4,500. I will arrange for a copy of the Agency Report for 1997–98 to be forwarded to you when it is available.