§ 81. Mr. Cyril D. TownsendTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many regular service men in(a) Greater London and (b) Windsor are required on an average day to carry out ceremonial duties as sentries; and how many such sentries are posted in each location.
§ Mr. NeubertThe number of regular service men required on an average day to carry out ceremonial duties as sentries in London and Windsor depends on whether or not Her Majesty the Queen is in residence. Three service men are required to man each post on a 24 hour basis. The numbers at each location are:
Her Majesty the Queen in residence Her Majesty the Queen out of residence Buckingham Palace 15 service men to man 5 posts 9 service men to man 3 posts St. James's Palace 15 service men to man 5 posts 9 service men to man 3 posts Tower of London 6 service men to man 2 posts Windsor Castle 21 service men to man 7 posts 15 service men to man 5 posts Ceremonial sentry duties are mainly undertaken by the Army, but the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force also provide personnel.