Written question asked by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have left (a) the Highlanders, (b) the Black Watch, (c) the Royal Scots, (d) the Royal Highland Fusiliers, (e) the King's Own Scottish Borderers, (f) the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, (g) the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, (h) Scots Guards and (i) F Company Scots Guards in each of the last five years owing to exit codes (i) 9.398, (ii) 9.403, (iii) 9.404, (iv) 9.405, (v) 9.411, (vi) 9.413, (vii) 9.414 and (viii) PVR. - Including fact that will write and place copy in Library.

Answer: John Thurso: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people have left (a) the Highlanders, (b) the Black Watch, (c) the Royal Scots, (d) the Royal Highland Fusiliers, (e) the King's Own Scottish Borderers, (f) the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, (g) the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, (h) Scots Guards and (i) F Company Scots Guards in each of the last five years owing to exit codes (i) 9.398, (ii) 9.403, (iii) 9.404, (iv) 9.405, (v) 9.411, (vi) 9.413, (vii) 9.414 and (viii) PVR. [164717] Mr. Ingram: It will take some time to collate data about the outflow of personnel under the Queen's Regulations listed for all the requested Regiments. I will therefore write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c1483W;419 c1485W; 164717
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Army Discharges Staff Scotland Black Watch Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Royal Scots Dragoon Guards King's Own Scottish Borderers Royal Scots Royal Highland Fusiliers Scots Guards Highlanders
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