HC Deb 02 December 1983 vol 49 cc640-1W

Ser. 1

A Field Force Transport Regiment in the United Kingdom —Up to a total of 366 vehicles (4 tonne, 8 tonne, 10 ton.. and 16 tonne cargo and fuel tanker vehicles).

Ser. 2.

A Field Force Transport Regiment in BAOR—Up to a total of 393 vehicles (including 4 tonne, 5 ton, 8 tonne cargo and fuel tanker vehicles).

Ser. 3.

A Transport Squadron in United Kingdom—Up to a total of 160 vehicles (various types according to local requirements including mini-buses, buses, and cargo trucks).

Ser.4.

A Transport Squadron in BAOR — Up to a total of 123 vehicles (including 4 tonne, 5 ton, 8 tonne cargo and fuel tanker vehicles).

Ser. 5.

A TA Transport Regiment—Up to 150 vehicles in peace, rising to 336 in war. (Including 4 tonne, 8 tonne, 10 ton, and 16 tonne cargo, bulk fuel, and specialist vehicles).

Total figures include motor cycles and light vehicles such as landrovers required for command and control.

A detailed breakdown of costs showing the amount spent in each case is as follows:

publish in the Official Report a table showing by rank the number of regular soldiers in the units in question in the United Kingdom and in the British Army of the Rhine respectively; and how many of these are attached to the Territorial Army.

Mr. Stanley

The precise establishment of Regular soldiers in the units in question varies in detail depending upon their role and location, but typical examples are as follows:

Ser and Class of Unit Majors and Above Captains and Below Warrant Officers Senior NCOs Junior NCOs and Drivers
5. A TA Transport Regiment in the United Kingdom 2 2 5 4 1