asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is aware of the help which the existence of a Territorial Army has given to Regular Army recruiting; and what steps he is taking to recover the loss of recruits as a result of the disbandment of the Territorial Army.

Yes. The Territorial Army has helped recruiting in a number of ways, and I have no doubt that the new force will continue to do so. I am considering what measures may be needed to help recruiting, including changes in the size and deployment of the recruiting organisation.