HL Deb 22 May 1995 vol 564 cc49-50WA
The Marquess of Salisbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated annual cost of three regular battalions of Foot Guards.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Henley)

The estimated annual cost of three regular battalions of Foot Guards is £38 million. This assumes that the battalions are in London and are recruited up to established strength.

This sum does not include costs for uniforms and transport, details of which could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

The Marquess of Salisbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated cost of the extra companies required to enable the Household Division to carry out its ceremonial duties.

Lord Henley

The estimated annual cost of the three Public Duties Companies is £6 million. This assumes that the companies are in London and are recruited up to established strength.

This sum does not include the cost of uniforms and transport, details of which could only be provided at disproportionate cost.