Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard calls for extra security at Army centres
MP Mark Pritchard has called for the tightening of security at Army reserve centres and cadet organisations which house weapons for small arms training or drill practice.
Mr Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin, submitted a written question to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace asking for security improvements.
Defence minister James Heappey replied that the Government was carrying out a rolling programme of upgrades to armouries and ammunition stores to ensure they were compliant with both Home Office legislation and the Ministry of Defence's security policy.
"The Army's security assurance regime includes all reserve forces and Cadets' Association units, and all staff receive mandated security training in respect to weapons and ammunition," said Mr Heappey.
"As part of the continuous improvement process, the Army is developing a security education video which is focused on improving the security culture of cadet adult volunteers."
