HC Deb 23 March 1982 vol 20 c317W
20. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what response he has had to his announcement on 3 March of the creation of a Home Service Force.

Mr. Wiggin

Very encouraging.

44. Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the details of recruitment for the new Home Service Force.

Mr. Wiggin

As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced on 3 March, we shall raise initially only four companies of the force on a trial basis. The pilot scheme will start on 1 September. Arrangements for recruiting will be announced as soon as possible in the four areas concerned: Eastern Scotland, Berkshire, East Anglia and the Midlands.