HC Deb 15 February 1968 vol 758 cc416-7W
Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received concerning the future of the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. Reynolds:

My right hon. Friend and I have received various representations about the future of the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve, Category III; in reply we have referred to the Answer given by me on 24th January.—[Vol. 757, c. 126.]

Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what savings will be effected in 1968–69 and 1969–70 by the disbandment of the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve III; and how much of this represents expenditure which will have to be absorbed elsewhere in the Army.

Mr. Reynolds:

There will be very considerable net savings. But I cannot add to that until I have completed the dis- cussions that are now taking place with the Council of Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Associations.