§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent upgrading and building accommodation for the junior ranks of the(a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force, in each of the last three years; how much is provided in the forward programme; and if he will make a statement. [146166]
§ Mr. CaplinThe Ministry of Defence has embarked on a programme to upgrade the Services' single living accommodation. However, because the costings include whole blocks, or others areas such as non-commissioned officer accommodation or ancillary areas, it is not possible to separate out expenditure for Junior Ranks, although much of the programme involves the upgrade of this type of accommodation.
The following table shows past and planned expenditure on single living accommodation. This is the best information which can be provided without disproportionate cost and effort. It should be noted that the forecast spend in years 2004–05 and 2005–06, may be subject to change as in-year planning issues arise, and the figures represent an indicative allocation of funds.
§ Mr. Caplin[holding answer 15 July 2004]: The provision made for recruitment and training for the Cadet Forces can be shown by the latest budget/expenditure for all of the Cadet Forces (including CCF), which were as follows:
Recruitment and Training for Cadet Forces—2003–04 £million £million Cadets affiliated to the Royal Air Force 21 Cadets affiliated to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10 Cadets affiliated to the Army 60 The Army is responsible for providing many items for use by all Cadet Forces, such as Medical Modules for use on adventure training and Cadet camps.