HC Deb 05 May 1976 vol 910 cc380-1W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence during which periods since the war the ceremony of changing the guard at Buckingham Palace has not been held on a daily basis; and how many men and of what rank are required for each guard change.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

The ceremony of changing the guard at Buckingham Palace has not been held on a daily basis during the following periods: 1946–47, 1949–57 and 1974–76.

When the Queen is in residence, each guard change requires six officers, 72 other ranks and approximately 100 bandsmen and drummers or pipers.