HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c148W
Mr. James Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate how long it will take for the Army's permanent bomb-disposal units to complete work known to be outstanding and any necessary investigations.

Mr. Boyden

I am not able to make a precise estimate in view of the large wartime areas involved.

Mr. James Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many permanent bomb-disposal units the Army have.

Mr. Boyden

One unit of Royal Engineers about 250 strong. In addition there are Royal Army Ordnance Corps explosives specialists attached to all headquarters of Army Commands in the United Kingdom.