Written question asked by Bill Wiggin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 2009. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Territorial Army

Question: (2) what recent orders have been issued to Territorial Army commanders on training and training costs;

Answer: On 2 November 2009, orders were issued providing direction to restore most of the activity that had previously been identified as unaffordable. Commanders have been given discretion to reinstate activity within the context of this guidance as soon as they are able. The guidance directs commanders to focus training activity on those TA personnel earmarked for operations and to undertake limited training activity to ensure continuity of service for those not deploying immediately on operations.It is not possible to confirm how much of the £20 million allocated to the Territorial Army (TA) has already been spent. An initial dispersal has already been made to the regional divisions. The remaining funds will be dispersed at intervals throughout the financial year.

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