HC Deb 11 July 1986 vol 101 cc306-7W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost to his Department of providing security and ceremonial services at the wedding of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

Mr. Stanley

[pursuant to his reply, 7 July 1986, c. 91]: These costs were not identified at the time and an estimate could not now be produced except at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed forces were engaged in duties connected with the wedding of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

Mr. Stanley

[pursuant to his reply, 7 July 1986, c. 91]: Some 3,100 members of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, together with nearly 100 members of the armed forces of Australia and Canada.