HC Deb 08 January 2003 vol 397 cc225-6WS
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many serving members of(a) the armed forces and (b) the infantry are employed on an S-Type contract having been manning controlled. [89280]

Dr. Moonie

As explained in the answer given on 27 November 2002,Official Report, columns 332–34W, only the Army uses Manning Control Point reviews. The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force have their own manning policies that are designed to meet their different requirements.

There are 351 serving members of the Army who are employed on an S-Type engagement following termination of their notice or open engagement after a Manning Control review. Of these, 291 are Infantry personnel.