Sir Menzies Campbell MP has today added his support to a parliamentary motion calling on the Government to reverse its decision to freeze funding for the Territorial Army.
It emerged last week that Territorial Army units such as the 71 Engineer Regiment at RAF Leuchars and the C Squadron Yeomanry based in Cupar will be forced to stop training as a result of cuts to this years Army budget.
Commenting, Sir Menzies said:
“Pressure must be maintained on the Government to reverse its short-sighted decision to freeze TA funding if long-term damage to Britain’s military capabilities is to be avoided.
“For the thousands of volunteers, including many from North East Fife, who sacrifice so much to be part of the Territorial Army, the message from the Government is clear: money before morale. Without regular opportunities to train and maintain their skills the number of TA volunteers will inevitably drop. The effect on the regular army, which is so well served by the support of the Territorial Army, can only be detrimental.”
