HC Deb 28 July 1958 vol 592 cc81-2W
60. Mr. Wigg

asked the Secretary of State for War the dates on which 20th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and 34th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, joined the 19th Infantry Brigade; whether they did so to carry out infantry roles; and what training they received to qualify them to do so satisfactorily.

Mr. Soames

These units joined the brigade on 17th January and 16th June respectively. Their role is that of infantry engaged in internal security duties. The basic training of all fighting arms is designed to fit them for infantry duties, including those connected with internal security. In this case the regiments concerned have been given further training in internal security duties. Other units of the Royal Artillery have been similarly employed with success in recent years.