To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many unsociable hours as defined by the Defence Analytical Services Agency (a) armed forces, (b) Royal Navy, (c) Army and (d) Royal Air Force personnel undertook in each of the last five years. (210651)

Defence Analytical Services and Advice (DASA) carry out a continuous sample survey of working patterns of service personnel.

The 2006-07 Survey of Continuous Working Patterns report provides estimates of the average number of unsociable hours worked per week. A five year time series by service is provided on page 10 of this report a copy of which is available in the Library of the House.

The 2007-08 report is currently being compiled and is expected to be ready towards the end of 2008.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of (a) armed forces, (b) Royal Navy, (c) Army and (d) Royal Air Force personnel worked excessive hours as defined by the Defence Analytical Services Agency in each of the last five years. (210652)

Defence Analytical Services and Advice (DASA) carry out a continuous sample survey of working patterns of service personnel.

The 2006-07 Survey of Continuous Working Patterns report provides estimates of the proportion of personnel working excessive hours per week. A five year time series by service is provided on page 11 of this report a copy of which is available in the Library of the House.

The 2007-08 report is currently being compiled and is expected to be ready towards the end of 2008.