§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the number of(a) recruits enlisted into and (b) military personnel leaving the Territorial Army in each year since 1995–96. [74858]
§ Mr. Doug Henderson[holding answer 5 March 1999]: The information is not held in the form requested; however the number of personnel, soldiers and officers, entering and leaving the Territorial Army, including to and from Regular Army, in each year since 1995–96 is as follows:
Inflow and outflow of TA Officers Intake Outflow 1995–96 554 682 1996–97 613 719 1997–98 779 739
Inflow and outflow of TA soldiers Inflow Outflow 1995–96 12,520 14,973 1996–97 13,380 14,291 1997–98 11,015 11,709 Notes:
1.Figures exclude Non Regular Permanent Staff.
2.Soldier Officer Inflows and Soldier Outflows include soldiers who have been promoted to TA officers.
§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements he has made to ensure that voluntary groups that use Territorial Army centres will not be adversely affected as a consequence of his TA review. [74862]
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§ Mr. Doug Henderson[holding answer 5 March 1999]: At present, it is generally the case that voluntary groups rent space in TA centres on a commercial basis. We will ensure that voluntary groups, who make use of TA centres that are affected by the reforms, are given adequate notice to enable them to make alternative arrangements where necessary.
§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements he has made for TA personnel who are studying for qualifications at TA centres which are closing to continue their studies. [74859]
§ Mr. Doug Henderson[holding answer 5 March 1999]: Where a unit or TA Centre is to close, we are making arrangements to transfer those TA personnel who are willing and able to an alternative unit where they may be able to continue their studies if required by the role of their new unit.