HL Deb 07 March 2003 vol 645 c134WA
Lord Kilclooney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the total strength of the Irish Guards Regiment; and how many servicemen come from (a) Northern Ireland; (b) Great Britain; and (c) the Republic of Ireland. [HL 1889]

Lord Bach

The total strength of the Irish Guards Regiment as at 1 January 2003 is as follows:

Nationality Strength
Republic of Ireland 35
Great Britain 470
Northern Ireland 155
Others* 15
Total Strength 675

All figures have been rounded to the nearest five.

*Others include Fiji, Gambia, Grenada (Windward Islands), Jamaica, Kenya, Monserrat (Leeward Islands), Zimbabwe and the Isle of Man.