HC Deb 21 July 2000 vol 354 cc340-1W
Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many reservists in total have served in Former Yugoslavia since 1992. [129933]

Mr. Spellar

The number of Royal Navy and Royal Marines reservists who have served in the Former Yugoslavia since 1992 is 49. In addition, seven officers have served in support of operations in the Former Yugoslavia. They have been employed in the UK, elsewhere in Europe, and at sea.

At least 5,581 Territorial Army and Army Reserve personnel have served in the Former Yugoslavia since 1992. I will write to the hon. Member once the complete data become available and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

The Royal Air Force no longer holds any records relating to reserve personnel called out prior to 1997–98. Since 1997–98, 308 members of the Reserve Air Forces have been mobilised. This figure includes those called out in support of operations in the Former Yugoslavia as well as those who have served in country.