HC Deb 14 February 1968 vol 758 c344W
59. Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what further amalgamation of regiments is planned as a result of the announcements in Command Paper No. 3515, Public Expenditure in 1968–69 and 1969–70; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Boyden:

Further details of reductions and amalgamations of major Army units will be given in a statement on Defence Policy to be published later this year.

Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be able to announce the major Army units which are to be disbanded or amalgamated.

Mr. Boyden:

I would refer the hon. and gallant Gentleman to the Answer I gave today to the hon. Member for North Angus and Mearns (Mr. Buchanan-Smith).