Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 May 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 May 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Territorial Army infantry battalions and companies there were in (a) May 1998 and (b) May 1999. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Territorial Army infantry battalions and companies there were in (a) May 1998 and (b) May 1999. [83625] Mr. Doug Henderson: There are currently 33 Infantry Battalions and 95 Companies in the Territorial Army. There were also 33 Battalions and 95 Companies in May 1998. However, from 1 July 1999, the date on which converted, reorganised or re-roled units assume their new function and, where applicable change title following the restructuring of the Territorial Army, the number of Infantry Battalions and Companies will reduce to 15 Battalions and 64 Companies.

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