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Written question asked by David Stewart (Labour) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel are based in Scotland; how many armed forces civilian support staff are based in Scotland. - Including figure.
Answer

Mr. David Stewart: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many armed forces personnel are based in Scotland; [215061] (2) how many armed forces civilian support staff are based in Scotland. [215060] Mr. Caplin: The Defence Analytical Services Agency is currently reviewing the source data and process by which UK location statistics are compiled. New figures will not be available until the review is complete. The outcome of this review is due to be announced later this month. There are 6,980 civilian personnel based in Scotland at 1 January 2005.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
431 c116W; 215061;215060
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Armed forces Civilians Staff Ministry of Defence Scotland
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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