HL Deb 12 July 2002 vol 637 cc109-10WA
Baroness Gould of Potternewton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Territorial Army intelligence specialists called out into service last February are to he replaced, and if he will make a statement. [HL5250]

Lord Bach

As a result of the significant increase in intelligence work following the events of 11 September, the need to augment the Defence Intelligence Staffs and other headquarters organisations by some 55 reservists continues. It is therefore necessary to call out compulsorily a second tranche of intelligence specialists to relieve the majority of those called out last February who now wish to resume their civilian employment, The individuals involved in the second tranche will primarily come from the Territorial Army, but a small number will also come from the Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. They will commence their appointments in mid–August. We recognise the essential contribution made by these reservists to the operations against global terrorism and are grateful to them, their families and their employers for their support.