A GWENT MP said any proposal to disband the Welsh Cavalry would be a slap in the face for Wales.

Reports have suggested that the Queen's Dragoon Guards could disappear following a review of the army due to be published soon.

David Davies, Monmouth MP, has written to defence secretary Philip Hammond urging him not to rush into a decision on the regiment, also known as the Welsh Calvary.

He described the proposals as a "slap in the face" for Wales and those who recently served with the regiment in Afghanistan.

Mr Davies said: "The regiment draws its troops from Wales and the borders and has given outstanding service to the people of Britain.

He said the regiment is one of the best recruited regiments in the armoured corps and is fully manned.

Mr Davies added: "Surely it would make sense to cut a regiment that is struggling to man itself over one that is well recruited?"

The Queen's Dragoon Guards has recently returned from Afghanistan where it was operating as part of 20th Armoured Brigade deployments in Helmand.

An Army spokesman said: "The Army is currently considering re-design options as the Army reduces to 82,000. No decisions have been taken. The regimental system is fundamental to the fighting power of the British Army today and we are not going to change it.

"Speculation ahead of final decisions as to the outcome of the review is deeply upsetting to soldiers and families alike."