Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Monday, 15 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 October 2007. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Territorial Army: Driving

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what regulations cover the driving hours per week of Territorial Army drivers with private carriage vehicles and heavy goods vehicle licences who also drive professionally in their civilian job in those categories; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Members of the reserve forces are subject to the following regulations in relation to the number of hours that they can drive:"Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union dated 15 March 2006. (This is intended to simplify, clarify and update the previous rules governing drivers' hours, through the introduction of the digital tachograph as well as several other changes to existing rules and regulations).""Defence Instruction Notice 2007 DIN 04-072 (This DIN contains an update of Policy regarding Reserve Forces and the Control of MOD Drivers Hours)."

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