§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment has been made of the capability of the Territorial Army to provide aid to the civil powers. [R] [9674]
§ Dr. MoonieMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced to the House on 4 October that, following the attacks on 11 September, we are conducting work designed to ensure that we have the right capabilities in place to deal with international terrorism. The range of options being considered includes how the TA may be used in providing assistance to the civil community in an emergency.