Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 November 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 22 November 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place a copy of the Director of Land Warfare's Rapid Effects paper in the Library. - Version of the paper to be placed in Library (Dep 02/1915). (Holding answer 16 November 2001).

Answer: Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will place a copy of the Director of Land Warfare's "Rapid Effects" paper in the Library. [15514] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 16 November 2001]: The paper "A Rapid Effect Capability for the Future Army" was produced for internal discussion purposes. It has been used subsequently to inform wider force development work. It has also contributed to other work to determine the optimum balance of future United Kingdom land forces. A version of the paper, which omits sensitive material, has been prepared and I will arrange for copies to be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 375 c367W;375 c369W; 15514
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Army Defence equipment Rapid reaction forces Rapid Effect Capability for the Future Army
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk