Crispin Blunt
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(10 years, 5 months ago)
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Dr Murrison
I am grateful for the hon. Lady’s question. Reserve forces were mentioned in response to an earlier question and cyber-capability is one of those niche areas in which reserves will be able to bring something to the piece. This is a difficult and complex area and as we move forward into a different defence environment, we must think carefully about the new niche capabilities that we need.
Crispin Blunt (Reigate) (Con)
Army 2020 doubled the savings expectations from the Army following the strategic defence and security review. Reserve capability is important. What is the training strength of the Army Reserve today?
Dr Murrison
I am a reservist, so I should really know the number off the top of my head, but from memory it is a little shy of 20,000.