Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:30 pm on 7 July 2004.
My Lords, in thanking the Minister for his reply, is he aware of the fury that would be aroused if the UK regiments were disbanded? Is he also aware that for our overstretched soldiers serving abroad and doing wonderfully well it would be a disgraceful reward to be disbanded when they come home? Finally, is he aware that most Scottish regiments, particularly the Highlanders, will be up to strength in the autumn despite the cancellation of recruiting by the Government?