Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 May 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 May 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures have been taken by the Adjutant General to rectify the staffing shortfalls at (a) the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Bordon and (b) the Defence School of Transport at Leconfield.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what measures have been taken by the Adjutant General to rectify the staffing shortfalls at (a) the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Bordon and (b) the Defence School of Transport at Leconfield. [112618] Dr. Moonie: The Army Training and Recruiting Agency, of which the schools at Bordon and Leconfield are a part, has undertaken a comprehensive review of military establishments at all of its schools. In the case of Bordon and Leconfield, urgent action has been taken to amend the establishments. The Assistant Chief of the General Staff has directed the Army's manning authorities to arrange for suitably qualified personnel to be posted there as a matter of priority in the short term.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112618; 405 c275W;405 c274W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Vacancies Defence School of Transport Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
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