HC Deb 07 March 2002 vol 381 cc475-6W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many uniformed staff will be allocated full-time to duties connected with the European rapid reaction force. [38944]

Mr. Hoon

There is no standing European rapid reaction force. EU member states have identified a pool of forces from which units could be drawn as necessary for EU-led operations. Forces would be assembled only for the duration of any mission.