§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the present strength of each of the Regular Reserves; and what it is likely to be in five years' time;
142W(2) what is the current cost of each of the Regular Reserves; and what it is likely to be in five years' time.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe required information regarding strengths is as follows:
31st March 1975 1980–81 Royal Navy and Royal Marines 27,927 28,000 Army 108,200 155,000 RAF 31,684 30,000 Estimated costs for the Regular Reserves are:
1975–76 1980–81 £ £ Royal Navy and Royal Marines 135,000 142,000 Army 1,250,000 1,590,000 Marines 135,000 142,000 RAF 12,000 12,000