Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000 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 Strategic Defence Review Learning Forces initiative and the Staffordshire Regiment.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Strategic Defence Review Learning Forces initiative and the Staffordshire Regiment. [142150] Mr. Spellar: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) included a commitment to develop a learning culture in the armed forces through the Learning Forces Initiative (LFI). This initiative encourages learning and aims to furnish all Service personnel with the skills they need to make the best possible contribution during their Service careers and equip them to return to civilian life in due course. Soldiers of the Staffordshire Regiment, like all other Service personnel, are able to take advantage of these improved opportunities for learning. The Staffordshire Regiment is based in Tidworth which houses one of the four pilot Army Learning Centres where soldiers will have on-line access to a wide range of learning opportunities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 359 c166W;359 c164W; 142150
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Armed forces Education Training Vocational guidance Staffordshire Regiment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk