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Mr. George
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the number of officers within the services, including the Territorial Army and Reserves, who are fluent Russian speakers; and if he is satisfied with the numbers.
Mr. Lee
There are 190 officers within the services, including the Territorial Army and Reserves, who have qualified to interpreter standard in Russian. We are satisfied that this is sufficient.