Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many military units have had post-operational leave cancelled or postponed in order to provide personnel for Operation Fresco. - Includes figures and ref to 24 October 2002 at 391 c39W.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many military units have had post- operational leave cancelled or postponed in order to provide personnel for Operation Fresco. [77930] Mr. Ingram: I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave on 24 October (Official Report, column 439W) to the hon Member for Mid Norfolk (Mr Simpson). Elements of the following five units have had post- operational leave postponed: 1 Royal Horse Artillery; the 1st Welsh Guards; 22 Engineer Regiment; 26 Engineer Regiment; and the Household Cavalry Regiment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77930; 391 c801W;391 c797W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Industrial disputes Fire and rescue services Leave Strikes
Contains statistics: Yes
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