§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many representations to date he has received concerning the draft Reserve Forces Bill. [25781]
§ Mr. SoamesThe draft reserve forces legislation was published on 30 March, and the consultation period continues until Thursday 15 June 1995. By Monday 22 May, some 217 written responses had been received. In addition, many of those present at the Department's series of presentations on the Bill have taken the opportunity to make comments orally.