Falkland Islands (Hansard, 15 February 1995)

HC Deb 15 February 1995 vol 254 c726W 726W

§ Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed forces are currently garrisoned on the Falkland Islands; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Soames
Figure 2 of the Statement on the Defence Estimates 1994 lists the British military units deployed to the Falkland Islands. It is not our practice to reveal precise details of the numbers of personnel involved. We keep force levels in the Falkland Islands under review and, if the need arises, the garrison can be reinforced at very short notice using the airfield at Mount Pleasant.