Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 28 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 February 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who is the most senior serving officer in the Territorial Army; and when he was appointed to his post.

Answer: Mr. Francois: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who is the most senior serving officer in the Territorial Army; and when he was appointed to his post. [31803] Dr. Moonie: The most senior serving officer in the Territorial Army (TA), by virtue of the date he was appointed, is Brigadier the Duke of Westminster OBE, TD, DL. His appointment is Brigadier AG HQ and his seniority date is 17 January 2000. The Brigadier serving in the most senior TA appointment is however, Brigadier J. R. Thomson, TD, ADC, BA (Hon), MBA, MIMGT, MCIM. His appointment is Brigadier Private Office, Headquarters Land Command and his seniority date is 31 March 2000.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31803; 379 c999W;379 c995W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Army Career development Public appointments Officers Reserve forces Territorial Army
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