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Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
Which private companies have formal arrangements or are permit holders with the MoD for the exploitation of the British Army Training and Parachute Training Systems.
Answer

Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which private companies have formal arrangements or are permit holders with the MOD for the exploitation of the British Army Training and Parachute Training Systems. [2780] Mr. Spellar: MOD's only extant licence for parachute training equipment relates to a parachute training mat and is held by Recticel Sutcliffe Ltd. MOD has several licences for other training equipment, but those are not related to parachute training and are mainly in the field of computer software.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2780; 295 c484W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Licensing Private sector Training Parachuting