§ Mr. ButcherTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he plans any changes in the role of the reserve forces in the future.
§ Mr. Tom KingI have recently received proposals arising from a major study on the future mix of regular and reserve forces in the longer term and I am publishing today a consultative open government document "The Future of Britain's Reserve Forces" which seeks views on the key proposals arising from this study. I am placing copies of this document in the Vote Office and in the Library of the House.