Written question asked by Peter Viggers (Conservative) on Monday, 4 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the value of gliding training and practice to the armed forces.

Answer: Mr. Viggers: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the value of gliding training and practice to the armed forces. [224923] Mr. Ingram: Gliding training and practice is challenging outdoor training for service personnel in specific adventurous activities, involving controlled exposure to risk, to develop leadership, teamwork, physical fitness, moral and physical courage, among other personal attributes and skills vital to operational capability.

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