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Ministry of Defence

Answer

Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which MoD sites are under consideration for the siting of a new Army Foundation College. [13932] Mr. Ingram: The Army is currently examining options for improving its system of initial training, including the establishment of a second Army Foundation College, together with the provision of improved facilities that are appropriate for the future and for a range of abilities and age groups, to build in the success of the existing college at Harrogate. These options include the provision of a college through partnership with the private sector. As part of this process, the Army is considering options that include existing Ministry of Defence sites, to select a Public Sector Comparator for the project. I am withholding the details of the MOD sites in question in accordance with exemption 7 (Effective Management and Operations of the Public Service) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information. If it were decided to pursue the partnership option, this would be announced in the normal way through the Official Journal of the European Communities. It would then be open for any proposals for the college, including its location, to be put forward for consideration as part of the competitive process. We anticipate a variety of sites, including existing MOD and other locations, to be proposed. A decision on the way forward is unlikely before next year.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

13932; 374 c525-6W

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Army Location Public private partnerships Training Army Foundation College

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