HC Deb 06 June 1967 vol 747 cc186-7W
Mr. Harry Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the length of overseas tours for Army units compulsorily unaccompanied by their families.

Mr. Boyden

From 31st July, 1967, the Army will wherever possible limit compulsorily unaccompanied tours to a maximum of 9 months instead of 12 months as hitherto. There is no intention of changing the existing practice under which, where circumstances permit, units are accompanied by their families.