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Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many payments he has made to employers following call-out or recall of reserves in the last year for which figures are available. [9417]
Mr. Spellar
Provisions for making payments to the employers of reservists were introduced under regulations which came into force on 1 April this year. Since then, 10 payments have been made to employers, and a further 12 are being processed. Up to 16 July, claims had been agreed for some £7,000. Further claims amounting to some £14,000 are being considered.
Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current strength of the reserve forces by type. [9418]
Mr. Spellar
The most recent complete figures are for 1 April 1997. These are as follows:
| Strength of reserve forces at 1 April 1997 | |
| Number | |
| Royal Fleet Reserve | 8,900 |
| Royal Naval Reserve | 2,700 |
| Royal Marines Reserve | 900 |
| Army Reserve | 190,100 |
| Territorial Army | 57,600 |
| Air Force Reserve | 45,300 |
| Royal Auxiliary Air Force | 1,400 |