Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Friday, 25 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 1 February 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) establishment and (b) current strength is of (i) One East of England Regiment, (ii) the Royal Marine Reserve, (iii) the RNR/RNVR, (iv) the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and (v) the Honourable Artillery Company. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Francois: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the (a) establishment and (b) current strength is of (i) 1 East of England Regiment, (ii) the Royal Marine Reserve, (iii) the RNR/RNVR, (iv) the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and (v) the Honourable Artillery Company. [31610] Dr. Moonie: The figures are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Establishment Strength 1 East of England Regiment 549 {1}590 Royal Marine Reserve 1,070 {2}921 Royal Naval Reserve 3,850 {2}3,215 Royal Auxiliary Air Force 2,156 {2}1,607 Honourable Artillery Company 408 {1}524 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} As at 28 January 2002 {2} As at 1 January 2002 Note: The RNVR no longer exists

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