Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 8 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the countries in which United Kingdom troops are stationed, giving numbers in each case. - Inc table.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the countries in which United Kingdom troops are stationed, giving numbers in each case. [147400] Mr. Ingram: Approximate numbers of British troops stationed permanently overseas are: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number Germany 22,900 Cyprus 2,800 Falkland Islands 1,200 Brunei 1,100 Gibraltar 780 Canada 210 Diego Garcia 40 Belize 30 Kenya 10 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. In addition, some 650 Service personnel are posted overseas on representational duties in British Embassies and High Commissions, or on Loan or Secondment in support of the Government's Defence Diplomacy objectives.

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