HC Deb 23 January 1973 vol 849 c128W
Mr. Wiggin

asked the Minister of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve in its various forms.

Mr. Blaker

The latest available strength of the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve is 59,300. Group A strengths comprise 47,600 in independent units—including 7,400 in the infantry-type units formed on 1st April 1971—and 8,500 in sponsored units, a total of 56,100. Group B strengths comprise 2,500 in independent units and 700 in sponsored units, a total of 3,200.

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