Armed Forces: Scotland
(asked on 8th November 2016) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many regular armed forces personnel (a) were based in Scotland in each year since 2010 and (b) his Department plans to have based in Scotland in 2020.
Information on the number of Regular Armed Forces personnel who were based in Scotland in each year since 2010 is shown below. Force levels in Scotland are being reviewed. As a result of a number of capability enhancements, transitions and consolidation measures, Force levels are expected to rise.
Date | Number of UK Regular Armed Forces Personnel |
1 April 2010 | 12,080 |
1 April 2011 | 12,090 |
1 April 2012 | 11,190 |
1 April 2013 | 11,140 |
1 April 2014 | 10,600 |
1 April 2015 | 9,460 |
1 April 2016 | 10,320 |
Note
- Comprises Naval Service, Army and Royal Air Force personnel (excluding Gurkha, Volunteer Reserve and Other personnel).
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