HC Deb 16 April 2002 vol 383 c819W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the Territorial Army are serving on operations; and in which locations their numbers exceed 50. [49770]

Dr. Moonie

As at 12 April there were 415 members of the Territorial Army serving on operations. The locations where the numbers exceeded 50 were Bosnia, where 174 were serving, and Kosovo, where 155 were serving.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the strength is of the Territorial Army. [49769]

Dr. Moonie

As at 1 March 2002, the strength of the Territorial Army stood at 39,617 personnel of whom 392 are currently mobilised in support of operations.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to disband Territorial Army field hospital units. [49745]

Dr. Moonie

There are currently no plans to disband Territorial Army field hospital units.