Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 May 2011. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Deployment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many armed forces personnel are deployed in (a) India, (b) China, (c) the US, (d) Russia, (e) France and (f) Germany; and at what cost to his Department in the most recent period for which figures are available.

Answer: This information is contained in Tri Service Publication 10, UK Regular Forces Stationed Location (TSP 10); A copy has been placed in the Library of the House. Copies of TSP 10 are also available at:"http://www.dasa.mod.uk/applications/newWeb/www/index.php?page=48&thiscontent=100&pubType=0&date =2011-02-10&disText=01%20Jan%202011&from=historic &topDate=2011-02-10&PublishTime=09:30:00"Figures for 1 April 2011 should be available on the website by 12 May 2011 as per the quarterly update of the publication.The costs for these personnel are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 54518; 527 c1205-6W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2011-0790
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment
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