To ask the Secretary of state for Defence if he will list the number of British troops in the various countries where they are stationed. [36350]

The number of british Army troops stationed at permanent overseas garrisons is as follows:

	Number
Germany	26,500
Hong Kong	2,600
Brunei	680
Cyprus	2,700
Falkland Islands	300
Gibraltar	60

In addition, about 74,000 Army troops are stationed in the United Kingdom.Officers and soldiers from these permanent garrisons are deployed on short-term operational and other tours in a further 77 countries including as defence and military attachés.