Written question asked by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 23 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 July 2007. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Thursday, 26 July 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Territorial Army: Recruitment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what estimate he has made of the number of Territorial Army (TA) posts which will not be filled as a result of the decision to freeze recruiting in some TA units; and what proportion of TA manpower this represents;

Answer: It is not possible to provide the information requested as the details of measures limiting the strength of selected Territorial Army units have not yet been finalised. However, I can assure the hon. Member that a rigorous process involving a wide range of army stakeholders is currently assessing the likely impact of these measures and ensuring that coherence and effectiveness are maintained. I will write to the hon. Member with the results of that process once complete and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 152662; 463 c1252W
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 07/1987
Thursday, 26 July 2007
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Recruitment Territorial Army
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