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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ben Wallace (Conservative), on Thursday, 2 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 6 members in total.


LECONFIELD'S DEFENCE SCHOOL OF TRANSPORT

That this House notes that Leconfield's Defence School of Transport is the largest driver training facility in Europe; recognises that it is a centre of excellence and is an important local employer in Beverley and Holderness; futher notes that British troops currently deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, deserve the best possible training before they go into the field; further notes with concern that the Government's Defence Training Rationalisation programme may prioritise financial savings ahead of the quality of training provided to UK forces; further notes with concern that this will affect the Leconfield Defence School; and urges the Government to allow an in-house bid for the defence training contract at Leconfield.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1558 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Bob Spink
Lindsay Hoyle
Lynne Jones
Ann Cryer
Subjects
Driving instruction Defence School of Transport
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk