Submissions wanted on Wales and the Armed Forces


The Welsh Affairs Committee launches an inquiry examining Wales and the Armed Forces, looking specifically at the impact of Armed Forces reform on the Ministry of Defence estate and personnel in Wales, recruitment in Wales and to Welsh units, and how to encourage historic links between units and Wales. The Armed Forces have undergone significant restructuring since 2010 which has led to decrease in regular military personnel numbers, an increase in reserve capabilities and a rationalisation of the Ministry of Defence estate. Wales has historically been a strong base for the Armed Forces, particularly the Army with a long history of Welsh regiments. Following these reforms, however, bases in Wales have been or are due to be closed or downsized. Further questions have been raised around recruitment to the Armed Forces. Army recruitment in particular has been the centre of controversy where the contract has been outsourced to Capita who have failed to hit recruitment targets. The Committee will investigate the effect of these issues on Wales. The Committee is inviting written


evidence submissions on the following points. The deadline is 5pm on Thursday 4 April. • The level of overall Ministry of Defence spend in Wales and its distribution; • The impact of Ministry of Defence estate rationalisations on the number of Armed Forces personnel based in Wales, and on the local economies and the society of areas affected; • The effectiveness of current recruitment policies for the Army, Air Force and Navy in Wales, including Capita’s performance in Army recruitment; • The state of recruitment to the ‘Welsh combat units’ and the prospects for these units in the future; • The Regimental Band & Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh and its importance to Welsh society; and • How to ensure that the Welsh units retain their links to Wales. Contribute views and ideas to the inquiry by submitting written evidence to https://www.parliament. uk/business/committees/committees- a-z/commons-select/welsh-affairs- committee/news-parliament-2017/ armed-forces-wales-inquiry- launch-17-19/


Dogs Trust Bridgend highlighted dog


Chandler and Louisa


Chandler is a handsome two-year-old Lurcher. His confidence has improved immensely since coming into the rehoming centre and he loves a run off-lead in the field and playing with his doggy friends. Chandler does rely on other dogs for confidence, therefore, we are looking to rehome him with a dog already established in the home. New owners will need to make a few visits to the centre to build up a relationship with Chandler as he can be a little unsure meeting new people initially. Chandler is looking for a quiet home


where he can settle into his new environment in his own time. He can live with children 11 years old and above. Canine Carer Louisa says “It has been lovely to see Chandler coming out of his shell and play. I am sure that once settled in a home his character will start to shine through and he certainly will be a friend for life! To find out more Chandler, contact Dogs


Trust Bridgend on 01656


725219; or visit the rehoming centre in Bridgend, CF31 4NG. You can also visit the website at www.dogstrust.org.uk.


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