Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What the cost is (a) in cash terms and (b) as a percentage of the annual defence budget of (i) amalgamating the Royal Naval College Greenwich and the Army Staff College Camberley, and (ii) establishing and running the Joint Service Command and Staff College at Bracknell until its move to a permanent site at Watchfield, Wiltshire. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost is (a) in cash terms and (b) as a percentage of the annual defence budget of (i) amalgamating the Royal naval college Greenwich and the Army staff college Camberley, and (ii) establishing and running the Joint Service Command and Staff College at Bracknell until its move to a permanent site at Watchfield, Wiltshire. [8192] Dr. Reid: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8192; 299 c356W;299 c358W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Armed forces Education Training Joint Service Command and Staff College
Contains statistics: Yes