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Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 November 2005. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Thursday, 24 November 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Future Army Structure

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the timetable is for the implementation of the future Army structure.
Answer

Following my predecessor's announcement on 16 December, Official Report, columns 1795–1800, the Army has been working to implement the changes under the future Army structure. This includes the re-rolling of 19 Mechanised Brigade into a Light Brigade. The majority of changes to the Army, including changes to the infantry, will be completed by 2008.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c2204W;439 c2202W; 31422
Session
2005-06
Related items
Future Infantry Structure
Thursday, 16 December 2004
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Army Reorganisation
Link
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