§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many medical staff were serving in the armed forces in each of the past five years; and what is the projected figure for 1996.
§ Mr. SoamesThe total personnel of the defence medical services during the years in question are as follows:
- 1990–9,461
- 1991–9,335
- 1992–9,100
- 1993–9,220
- 1994–7,305
Current plans indicate a requirement for 5,722 posts from April 1996.