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Written question asked by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2008. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Parachute Regiment: Manpower

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the (a) establishment and (b) current strength is of each of the three battalions of the Parachute Regiment.
Answer

The current strength of 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment and 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment is 646 and 607 respectively. The establishment of both Regiments is 654. I am withholding data for 1st Battalion the Parachute Regiment, as their release would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
481 c134W; 226850
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Staff Parachute Regiment
Link
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