Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the strength of the Maritime Reserve was in (a) April 2016, (b) April 2015, (c) April 2014, (d) April 2013 and (e) April 2012; what number and proportion in each year were (i) Phase 1, (ii) Phase 2 and (iii) not yet trained; what proportion of each such category were (A) Royal Naval and (B) Royal Marine Reserve; and if he will make a statement.
It will take some time to collate and analyse the relevant information to respond to your questions. I will write to the hon. Member with a substantive response once this process is complete.