HC Deb 20 January 2004 vol 416 c1124W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the countries in which United Kingdom troops are stationed, giving numbers in each case. [147400]

Mr. Ingram

Approximate numbers of British troops stationed permanently overseas are:

Number
Germany 22,900
Cyprus 2,800
Falkland Islands 1,200
Brunei 1,100
Gibraltar 780
Canada 210
Diego Garcia 40
Belize 30
Kenya 10

In addition, some 650 Service personnel are posted overseas on representational duties in British Embassies and High Commissions, or on Loan or Secondment in support of the Government's Defence Diplomacy objectives.

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