HC Deb 31 May 1965 vol 713 cc159-60W
93. Mr. Dodds

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give the total direct costs of the Territorial Army for the last complete financial year, the total amount from a percentage of the Home Commands and the upkeep of training grounds attributable to the Territorial Army.

Mr. Mulley

The total direct costs of the Territorial Army for 1964–65 are estimated at about £35 million which includes as much of the costs of the Command structure and training organisation in the United Kingdom as can be identified as directly attributable to the Territorial Army.

94. Mr. Dodds

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when the last major reorganisation of the Territorial Army and of the county associations was carried out; and, in view of the rapidly changing conditions, if he is aware of the concern arising from the evidence that there is need for another review in order to ensure that the Territorial Army is brought more into keeping with modern requirements and that the maximum results are obtained for the public money expended in this connection.

Mr. Mulley

The last major reorganisation of the Territorial Army was initiated in 1960. As has been announced, the rôle of the Territorial Army forms part of the current defence review.