Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: How many training days per year members of the Territorial Army have to serve in order to receive their annual bounty.

Answer: Dr. David Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many training days per year members of the Territorial Army have to serve in order to received their annual bounty.[27651] Mr. Soames: Most members of the Territorial Army are required to complete 15 days camp training and 12 days out-of-camp training to qualify for bounty. Members of Specialist units which recruit nationwide, and of certain pools of manpower, must complete 15 days camp training and four days out-of-camp training. A lower training obligation is available, with the consent of the Commanding Officer, to individuals whose personal or employment circumstances make it difficult for them to meet the full obligation. Special rules apply to the officers training corps and in certain other cases.

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