HC Deb 10 July 1968 vol 768 cc99-100W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the Central Government expenditure during the year 1967–68 on roads in Wales; and what percentage this was of the total United Kingdom expenditure.

is hoped that they will be transported to Caernarvon by train.

Every consideration has been given to the need for economy and the number of troops on duty has been kept to the minimum consistent with the dignity and importance of the occasion.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many troops will be employed at the investiture of the Prince of Wales; from what regiments they will be drawn; and what is his estimate of the total cost of their use.

Mr. George Thomas

Forces representation at the Investiture will amount to about 2,500 or a fifth of that in 1911. They will be drawn from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, from Regular Army, Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve units with connections with Wales or the Prince of Wales and from Welsh Cadet Forces. Their transport and accommodation will cost £35,000.