§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which MOD sites are under consideration for the siting of a new Army Foundation College. [13932]
§ Mr. IngramThe Army is currently examining options for improving its system of initial training, including the establishment of a second Army Foundation College, together with the provision of improved facilities that are appropriate for the future and for a range of abilities and age groups, to build in the success of the existing college at Harrogate. These options include the provision of a college through partnership with the private sector. As part of this process, the Army is considering options that include existing Ministry of Defence sites, to select a Public Sector Comparator for the project. I am withholding the details of the MOD sites in question in accordance with exemption 7 (Effective Management and Operations of the Public Service) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information. If it were decided to pursue the partnership option, this would be announced
Year Category of equipment Quantity 1997 Spares: grenade sight caps Information not held centrally Small arms ammunition In the order of 25 million rounds of ammunition 1998 Manual loader for air-to-ground missile 60 1999 No contracts placed 2000 Concept Study Not applicable 2001 Anti-tank missile hardware for assessment trials 14 missiles and associated equipment