HC Deb 10 December 2001 vol 376 c536W
Mr. Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps have been taken to ensure sufficient soldiers, sailors and airmen are available to celebrate the Golden Jubilee in London. [21516]

Mr. Ingram

I can confirm that sufficient personnel will be available to meet the requirement.

Mr. Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Commonwealth troops are expected to participate in the London celebrations of Her Majesty the Queen's Golden Jubilee; and how many participated in 1977. [21522]

Mr. Ingram

None. Similarly, no Commonwealth troops took part in the London celebrations for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.

Mr. Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) military bands and (b) armed service personnel will participate in the London celebrations of Her Majesty's the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2001. [21524]

Mr. Ingram

Detailed planning for the London celebrations of the Queen's Golden Jubilee that will take place between 1 June and 4 June 2001, with particular reference to the armed forces, is still on-going, though the armed forces will play a significant role in the proceedings.

Mr. Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Commonwealth countries have been invited to send troops to participate in the London celebrations of Her Majesty the Queen's Golden Jubilee. [21523]

Mr. Ingram

None.