Written question asked by Huw Edwards (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 12 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement about the role of the reserve forces in supporting the regular army in Bosnia and Kosovo. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Edwards: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the role of the reserve forces in supporting the regular Army in Bosnia and Kosovo. [148242] Dr. Moonie: We value the significant contribution which members of the reserve forces continue to make to operations in the Balkans. Reservists bring a wide range of specialist skills to the regular units they support in the combat, combat support and combat service support areas. The reserves have consistently provided between 10 and 14 per cent. of the manpower for the UK's contribution to NATO operations in the former Yugoslavia since operations commenced in 1995. Currently, reservists represent about 10 per cent. of our forces in Bosnia and Kosovo.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 363 c50-1W; 148242
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Staff Reserve forces Kosovo Bosnia and Herzegovina
Contains statistics: Yes
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