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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 September 2019. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 September 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army: Recruitment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the establishment of the 6th Division will result in servicemen and servicewomen being recruited from 77th brigade.

Answer

The formation of 6th (UK) Division brings together five existing Army brigades, including 77th Brigade. The Division will enhance the Army's ability to conduct intelligence, counter-intelligence and information operations as well as respond to electronic, cyber and unconventional warfare threats. The brigades involved include reserve units which will play a full part in 6th Division activity. No new funding has been allocated as this is a rebalancing of existing units not the creation of new ones.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
285217
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Army Recruitment
Link
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