HC Deb 28 November 1990 vol 181 cc446-7W
Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what approximate number of reservists will be required for the deployment of further troops in the Gulf announced on 22 November.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The number of reservists required as a consequence of deployments to the Gulf will depend on the results of detailed planning, which has yet to be completed.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the nature of the skills that will be required from reservists as a result of the deployment of further troops in the Gulf announced on 22 November.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence made clear when making his announcement on 22 November, we will particularly need members of the reserve with medical experience or training.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he anticipates sending further forces to the Gulf in addition to the deployment announced on 22 November.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The military situation in the Gulf is kept under constant review. The deployment of further British forces in due course is not ruled out.