§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many of the Civil Contingency Reaction Forces are operationally ready for service in the event of a(a) nuclear, (b) biological and (c) chemical attack on the United Kingdom. [82156]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 21 November 2002]The decision to form 14 Civil Contingency Reaction Forces (CCRFs) from existing Volunteer Reserve personnel was announced on 31 October 2002. None of the CCRFs is yet operational.