HC Deb 17 February 1997 vol 290 cc366-7W
Dr. Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Welsh regiments have been involved in armed conflict since 1987. [16034]

Mr. Soames

None. However, a detachment of the Queens Dragoon Guards provided reconnaissance for 7th Armoured Brigade and served as a sub-unit with the 16/5th the Queens Royal Lancers in the Gulf in 1990.

Dr. Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what have been the casualty figures for Welsh regiments in(a) the Gulf war, (b) Cyprus and (c) Northern Ireland since 1967. [16037]

Mr. Soames

Casualty figures, defined in terms of those killed in action, including those who died of wounds, for the Welsh regiments are:

  • Gulf war: 0
  • Cyprus: 3
  • Northern Ireland since 1967: 17.