In brief: Future Reserves 2020 - Commons Library Standard Note

Published 10 May 2013 | Standard notes SN06635

Authors: Louisa Brooke-Holland

Topic: Armed forces, Defence policy

The Defence Reform Bill announced during the Queen’s Speech 2013 will increase the size and role of the Reserve Forces.

The Government is expected to publish a White Paper on the Future Reserves in the near future. This note provides a brief overview of the changes proposed.

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