Thomas Docherty
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Mr Francois
The Opposition cannot will the reopening of the SDSR unless they are prepared to will the additional means to do so. My understanding of their current position is that they wish to will it in spirit but admit that they do not have the money.
Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife) (Lab)
In 2012, did the TA hit or miss its recruitment target, and if it missed it, by how much?
Mr Francois
I have already accepted that there were some blockages in the recruitment pipeline. I was aware that there had been difficulties, but I can assure the House that I investigated the problem at close range, as some generals can testify. I believe that those blockages have now been cleared, and that our recruitment and retention—which is also critical—will now improve.