Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many reservists have been mobilised as part of Operation Rescript.

Approximately 2,300 reservists were brought into permanent service as part of Operation RESCRIPT.

Reservists from all Services have been employed in numerous tasks throughout the UK, from working as planners and liaison officers, to delivering PPE and ventilators.

Reservists have played a key role during the COVID-19 response and have been part of the force at every level.