HC Deb 17 June 1980 vol 986 cc469-70W
23. Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the current levels of manpower, as a percentage of establishment, in each of the reserve forces of the Crown.

Mr. Hayhoe

The manning level in the Territorial Army is currently 86 per cent.; the Royal Naval Reserve 76 per cent.; the Royal Marines Reserve 66 per cent.; and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force 67 per cent.