Michael Bell
Question:22 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to change the present system of financial control of the Defence Forces following the recent report of the study group which recommended its transfer from the Civil Service to the office of the Chief of Staff; his views on whether the present system is (1) wasteful, (2) expensive, (3) counterproductive, (4) prejudical to efficient resources allocations within the military establishment, (5) neglectful of military managerial training and (6) can undermine military morale; and if he will make a statement on the matter.