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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 2 November 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Topical Questions

Question
Will the Secretary of State confirm that the money that was restored to the Territorial Army training budget last week will be committed beyond April next year into the following financial year? When he is looking forward to training budgets, will he bear in mind that units that are based in island communities have needs that relate to recruitment and retention because of geography?
Answer

We are aware of the geographical needs of the island communities, and we showed that with regard to the decision that was taken on the ranges not so far away. We have not yet settled our budget for next year.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
498 c573 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Finance Reserve forces Territorial Army Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
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