Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 May 2007. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 May 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Winter Sports

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which ranks of the armed services attended the Army Ski Championships in 2007.

Answer: [holding answer 14 May 2007]: All Army ranks from private soldier to Major participated in the Army Ski Championships, with predominance on the lower ranks—Private, Lance Corporal and Corporal. The Officials organising the event ranged in rank from Sergeant to Brigadier.A number of senior officers made brief visits to the Championship including the Chief of the General Staff in his capacity as the President of the Army Winter Sports Association.

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