Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Royal Navy/Royal Marine Continuous Attitude Survey last included questions on (a) overstretch and (b) privatisation and contractualisation; for what reason those questions are not included in the latest edition of the Royal Navy/Royal Marine Continuous Attitude Survey; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the Royal Navy/Royal Marine Continuous Attitude Survey last included questions on (a) overstretch and (b) privatisation and contractualisation; for what reason those questions are not included in the latest edition of the Royal Navy/Royal Marine Continuous Attitude Survey; and if he will make a statement. [143636] Mr. Caplin: No requirement has been identified to collect information about (a) overstretch or (b) privatisation and contractualisation through the Continuous Attitude Survey. The impact on personnel of the high level of operational commitment by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines will be addressed in the future.

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