. >> simon hart. >> the prime minister will be aware of the vital contribution of the 23,000 territorial army and other reservists who have fought in afghanistan, iraq and the balkans in the last six years. so far, 22 have lost their lives in those operations, and the ones who survive are twice as likely to get post-traumatic stress disorder than their regular counterparts. what recognition and support can the prime minister give to the thousands of employers who routinely allow staff to volunteer, train and engage in reservist activity and who, by doing so, are critical to our military success in those operations? >> my honorable friend is absolutely right to raise the contribution that our territorial army plays in serving our country. he is right to remind us how many people have served in iraq and afghanistan. there are some 600 volunteer reservists serving today. standing up for our armed forces is not just a government responsibility -- it is a social responsibility, and something that we should all do. we should pay tribute to those businesses that help people to volunteer and tak