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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2009.


Territorial Army

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the statement by Lord Tunnicliffe on 28 April (Official Report, House of Lords, cols. 120–23) concerning Territorial Army soldiers whose posts are removed, how many soldiers have successfully been reassigned; and how many have ceased serving with the Territorial Army.
Answer

Consultation with the trades unions on which posts are likely to be removed as a consequence of the strategic review of reserves and the planning round measures began on 1 June. Formal staff notification of unit closures will be made on 30 September 2009 and no posts will be removed before that date.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4089; 711 c187-8WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
Armed Forces: Reserves
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Subjects
Territorial Army
Link
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