§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current strength of the reserve forces, by type. [9418]
§ Mr. Spellar[pursuant to his reply, 21 July 1997, c. 401]: I regret there was an error in the figures for the naval services. The correct figures are as follows:
Strength of the reserves and auxiliary forces 1 April 1997 Number Naval Services Regular reserves 23,100 Volunteer reserves and auxiliary forces 3,500 Army Regular reserves 190,100 Territorial Army 57,600 Royal Air Force Regular reserves 45,300 Volunteer reserves and auxiliary forces 1,400