MP rebellion on army vote would 'hit morale'
A backbench Tory rebellion over plans to expand the Territorial Reserves would "hit morale among existing forces", hinder future recruitment and "confuse employers", the defence secretary has said.
MPs will vote on an amendment which would force future defence secretaries to report to Parliament on the "viability and cost effectiveness" of their plans and how they intend to implement them.They would need the approval of both the House of Commons and Lords to go ahead with plans.