Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2005.

Royal Irish Regiment: Home Service Battalions

Question: Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Drayson on 10 November (WA 110), why, in light of the Army’s duty of care towards its soldiers, there is no information held on the hours worked by full-time soldiers from each of the Home Service battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment.

Answer: Working time regulations apply to the Armed Forces but, in recognition of the overriding need to maintain the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces, exemptions have been granted, including a specific exemption from the requirement to record working hours. Commanders are, however, directed to be aware of the impact of any specific order on the working hours of their subordinates.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 676 c12WA; 2293
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Royal Irish Regiment: Home Service Battalions
Monday, 19 December 2005
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House of Lords; Royal Irish Regiment: Home Service Battalions
Monday, 19 December 2005
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House of Lords
Subjects: Army Working hours Royal Irish Regiment
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