HC Deb 18 June 1998 vol 314 cc267-8W
Mr. Brazier

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the average manning levels as a percentage of peace-time establishment in(a) the regular Royal Armoured Corps as a whole and (b) the Second Royal Tank Regiment; and ho many (i) Territorials, including S type and (ii) regular reservists are included in those percentages. [45851]

Dr. Reid

Average manning levels as a percentage of peace time establishment are 96 per cent. for the Royal Armoured Corps as a whole and 94 per cent. for the Second Royal Tank Regiment. 43 Territorial Army soldiers are currently serving in the Royal Armoured Corps. No Territorial Army or Regular Reservists are currently serving with the Second Royal Tank Regiment.