§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the established strength of the Black Watch Regiment; to what extent it is under strength; and what steps they are taking to remedy any shortfall. [HL3890]
§ Lord BachAs at 1 January 2004, the establishment and trained strength of the Black Watch was, respectively, 675 and 635. Recruitment to the regiment remains steady and further initiatives to encourage new recruits are being planned.