rifleman suraj gurung from 1st battalion the royal gurkha rifles, who died on 2 october; and sergeant peter rayner from 2nd battalion the duke of lancaster's regiment, who died on 8 october. they were incredibly courageous and selfless individuals who gave their lives in the service of our country and for the safety of the british people, and we should send our deepest condolences to their families and to their loved ones. in the week since the house met, you can forces have completed the latest stage of restructuring. they are now over 8000 u.k. troops there and 20,000 american troops. we are predicting one-third of the home and population. that is the right proportion. i am sure the whole house would like to join me and bringing -- they have done an outstanding job. i am sure that the 60 air sold brigade will carry on that effort. the house would also like to send our sincere condolences to the family linda hargrove. she was a dedicated professional, doing a job she loves, and a country that she loved. sorry for the long beginning. this morning, i had meetings in addition to my duties. i will ha