§ Mr. MarlowTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list those units on standby for the Gulf.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has already announced the deployment of the first battalion, Coldstream Guards to the Gulf to undertake prisoner handling duties. They will be assisted in their duties by two additional battalions, from the Royal Highland Fusiliers and the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, who will deploy shortly. We are also deploying a half squadron of Buccaneer aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth to enhance 441W allied precision bombing capability. Any additional deployments of forces to the Gulf will be announced as appropriate when they arise.