§ Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the establishment for Foden and Scammell EKA recovery vehicles in 103 Battalion REME (V); and what was the current holding on 9 March. [HL1862]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)103 Battalion REME (Volunteers) are established to hold 20 wheeled recovery vehicles. As at 9 March 2004 the unit held 11 vehicles, (a mix of Foden and Scammell). A further seven vehicles, were used by 5 Battalion REME in Iraq last year. They are currently going through the normal recovery and repair process, and will be returned to 103 Battalion REME (Volunteers) shortly.