§ Lord Vivianasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is their response to the report, published by the Defence Analytical Services Agency in June 2002, on the Army's future manpower requirement. [2162]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)The Defence Analytical Services Agency monty statisticalTri-Service Publication 3 includes Armed Forces full-time strength and requirement figures. Copies are placed in the Library of the House. The June 2002 edition included a revised Army manpower requirement figure. This figure is reviewed annually in the light of evolving doctrine, new technology and equipment and possible changes to the operating environment.