HC Deb 19 July 1989 vol 157 c229W
Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current strength of the home service force in officers and other ranks.

Mr. Neubert

The strength of the HSF as at 31 May 1989 is 167 officers and 2,883 other ranks.

Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of HSF personnel have had previous armed forces experience prior to enlistment.

Mr. Neubert

All HSF personnel have had previous armed forces experience prior to enlistment.