§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the baseline manpower overheads for manning targets in the(a) Navy, (b) Army and (c) RAF are; what the actual manpower overheads were in each service in 2002–03; and if he will make a statement. [116757]
§ Dr. MoonieI presume that the hon. Member is referring to the trained manpower strength and trained requirement for each individual Service. Details for April 2002 and April 2003 are shown in the table:
Trained requirement Trained strength shortfall April 2002 Naval Service 39,180 37,490 -1,690 Army 106,970 100,420 -6,560 RAF 49,990 49,200 -790 April Naval Service 38,510 37,600 -910 Army 106,980 102,120 -4,850 RAF 49,640 48,900 -750 Note:
Due to roundings the totals may not always equal the sum of the parts.
All three Services are working hard to address the shortfalls so that the targets set out in the current Public Service Agreements can be met.