HC Deb 29 November 1988 vol 142 c215W
23. Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the consultation scheme designed to encourage companies to release employees for service in the territorial and reserve forces.

42. Mr. Lofthouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the consultation scheme designed to encourage companies to release employees for service in the territorial and reserve forces.

87. Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the consultation scheme designed to encourage companies to release employees for service in the territorial and reserve forces.

124. Mr. Patchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the consultation scheme designed to encourage companies to release employees for service in the territorial and reserve forces.

Mr. Freeman

I am pleased to report that there has been a most encouraging response to the campaign and, to date, over 350 major employers have pledged their support to employees joining the volunteer forces.