§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total cost per year to his Department of each member of(a) the Territorial Army and (b) the volunteer reserves. [12389]
§ Mr. SoamesThe information requested is as follows:
£ Territorial Army1 2,728 Royal Naval Reserve 2,145 Royal Marines Reserve 1,911 Royal Auxiliary Air Force and RAF Volunteer Reserve2 3,481 1 Excludes regular and civilian staff at reserve units and non-regular permanent staff. 2 Figures relate to those personnel who could be called-out to fill an operational role; they do not include RAF volunteer reserve (Civilian Component), RAF volunteer reserve (Training) or RAF volunteer reserve (university air squadron) The figures include pay, earnings-related national insurance contributions, bounty and training expenses allowance at 1996–97 prices. Figures for equipment development, fuel, ammunition, accommodation and utilities, food and transport attributable to the reserves could only be provided at disproportionate cost.