HC Deb 27 February 1998 vol 307 c376W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many foreign service men and women are currently stationed in(a) the United Kingdom and (b) Wales. [31368]

Dr. Reid

This information is not held centrally. However, from the records that are available, the information requested is as follows:

  • United Kingdom: 12,249
  • Wales: 11.

These figures include overseas personnel on training courses in the UK; United States and other NATO personnel based in the UK; military personnel attached to Embassies and High Commissions; and foreign personnel serving on exchange appointments with our Armed Forces.