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Business of the House

When can we expect a statement from the Secretary of State for Defence on the future size and shape of the Territorial Army? It has been rumoured—and interestingly not denied—that the TA unit in Shetland is to be closed as part of the rebalancing exercise. If true, we will be left with no military presence in Shetland and any Shetlander wishing to serve in the TA will be denied the opportunity to do so. An Army spokesman told us in January that an announcement would be made in the House in early to middle February. When will we get it?