HC Deb 15 July 1985 vol 83 c42W
Mr. George

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the number of officers within the services, including the Territorial Army and Reserves, who are fluent Russian speakers; and if he is satisfied with the numbers.

Mr. Lee

There are 190 officers within the services, including the Territorial Army and Reserves, who have qualified to interpreter standard in Russian. We are satisfied that this is sufficient.