Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Territorial Army soldiers are (a) in the Gulf and (b) overseas; and how many are preparing for deployment in the Gulf. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Territorial Army soldiers are (a) in the Gulf and (b) overseas; and how many are preparing for deployment in the Gulf. [138952] Mr. Caplin: As at 13 November 2003, 1,780 members of the Territorial Army (TA) are currently serving in the Gulf, with a further 295 serving elsewhere overseas. 580 members of the TA are currently preparing to deploy to the Gulf, although many of these individuals will not arrive in theatre until after the Christmas period.

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