§ 19. Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British service personnel are currently involved in United Nations operations worldwide.
§ Mr. RifkindAs at 1 February there were 3,570 British service men participating in United Nations operations world wide, making us the second largest troop contributor to the United Nations. This figure excludes those operating in association with United Nations operations, such as the Royal Naval presence in the Adriatic and the Royal Air Force contribution to Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.