§ 17. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much ceremonial and guard duty is required of how many horses and troops; at what average annual cost; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyCeremonial and guards duties are currently undertaken primarily on a full-time basis by 824198W Army and Royal Air Force personnel at an estimated cost in 1993–94 of £18,650,000. Included in this sum is the cost of 362 horses involved in mounted duties.