§ Mr. Townsendasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Regular soldiers in Greater London, and at Windsor, are required on an average day to carry out ceremonial duties as sentries; and how many such sentries are posted in each location.
§ Mr. William RodgersOn an average day about 100 soldiers are required to carry out ceremonial duties as sentries in Greater London and at Windsor. At any one time, sentries are posted as follows: St. James's Palace, six; Buckingham Palace, six; Tower of London, five; Windsor Castle, nine; Whitehall, four.