Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 23 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21st February, 431 c254-5W, on Scottish regiments, who is likely to carry out the study on the future of the Scottish Regimental museums; and when he expects the studies to be completed.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 21 February, Official Report, columns 254-5W, on Scottish regiments, who is likely to carry out the study on the future of the Scottish Regimental museums; and when he expects the studies to be completed. [218594] Mr. Caplin: [holding answer 28 February 2005]: A study into the future of the Army's Corps and Regimental Headquarters, which might also cover issues such as the locations of the Regimental Headquarters in the light of the restructuring of the Army and the Infantry, is under consideration but no decision has yet been taken. It will ultimately fall to the MoD and the trustees of the museums to consider their future. The Scottish Division is also looking at a range of regimental issues arising from the formation of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, including the implications for museums.

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