HC Deb 10 February 1981 vol 998 c311W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Government's attitude to the use of Territorial Army drill halls for the mustering of civilian volunteers during industrial disputes.

Mr. Goodhart

Territorial Army centres are needed to enable the Territorial Army to recruit and train for a very demanding operational role. The Government have no plans to use them for the mustering of civilian volunteers during industrial disputes.

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