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Written question asked by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army Reserve

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to reduce the number of reservists in the armed forces.

Answer

There are no plans to reduce the number of reservists in the Armed Forces.

We are continuing to recruit reservists through active and targeted campaigns. Our plan is that over the next decade, our reservists will be given new, more clearly defined roles to make the best use of our resources and to harness the talents of wider UK society.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
906313
Session
2021-22
Related items
Army Reserve
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Unstarred
Yes
Subjects
Army Reserve
Link
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