§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to ensure that fast jets are serviced according to the highest standards. [18531]
R Irish (HS FT) R Irish (HS PT) Battalion Establishment Strength Under-manning Establishment Strength Under-manning 3 R Irish 676 555 121 563 472 91 4 R Irish 631 516 115 510 427 83 5 R Irish 419 367 52 326 221 105 7 R Irish 469 414 55 402 329 73 8 R Irish 407 365 42 320 291 29 9 R Irish 466 413 53 315 239 76 Total 3,068 2,630 438 2,436 1,979 457 Figures as at 31 October 1997.