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Reserve Forces: Artillery

Asked by Steve BarclayConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 115384

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in each of the last three years for which figures are available, how many members of the UK’s Active Reserve forces were qualified and current as a light gun operator.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

For reasons of operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not disclose detailed information on internal force structures or strengths.

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