Failures in consultation 'have put Britain's military capabilities at risk'

Ministry of Defence accused of failing to fully consult the head of the army before embarking on a series of major cuts Ministers have been accused by a parliamentary committee of putting Britain's military capabilities at risk by failing to consult senior army figures over a series of major cuts. A report from the public accounts committee criticised the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for failing to consult the head of the army fully before pushing ahead with reductions to regular forces.