§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) TA AMS field hospitals, (b) TA AMS medical squadrons and (c) TA AMS specialist units were required under the terms of the Strategic Defence Review; 312W what plans he has to alter these requirements; what plans he has to ensure each category if fully recruited; and if he will make a statement. [38321]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 27 February 2002]: There are no plans to alter the number of TA AMS field hospitals, TA AMS medical squadrons and TA AMS specialist units, which are currently as follows:
TA AMS Field Hospitals
- 201 Field Hospital (V)
- 202 Field Hospital (V)
- 203 Field Hospital (V)
- 204 Field Hospital (V)
- 205 Field Hospital (V)
- 207 Field Hospital (V)
- 208 Field Hospital (V)
- 212 Field Hospital (V)
- 243 Field Hospital (V)
- 256 Field Hospital (V)
- 306 Field Hospital (V)
TA AMS Medical Squadrons
- 144 Parachute Medical Squadron (V)
- 220 Medical Squadron (V)
- 222 Medical Squadron (V)
- 250 Medical Squadron (V)
TA AMS Specialist Unit
- Ambulance Training Group (V)
- 381 Medical Supply Squadron (V)
- Manpower Pool (V).
The TA AMS will continue to benefit from a national, targeted, recruitment campaign. Since the campaign was launched in 1999, we have seen the strength of health care professionals in the TA rising by a steady 5 per cent. per annum.