Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: Pursuant to his statement to the Scottish Grand Committee on 25 November, 286 c6W, if he will comment on the number of men and quantity of equipment available to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Bosnia.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his statement to the Scottish Grand Committee on 25 November, Official Report, column 6, if he will make a statement on the number of men and quantity of equipment available to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Bosnia. [9392] Mr. Soames: There are 343 Royals Scots Dragoon Guards currently serving in Bosnia and Croatia. They are equipped with 15 Challenger tanks and a total of 44 tracked armoured vehicles. The remainder of the regiment is conducting training and rear party duties. Two squadrons of tanks which are not required for the current deployment have been retained in Germany.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9392; 287 c522W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Armed forces Staff Military implementation force in Bosnia Royal Scots Dragoon Guards