§ 1. Dr. Littleasked the Secretary of State for War whether, owing to the urgency of the situation and the necessity for placing soldiers at strategic centres in Northern Ireland, he will take immediate steps to have military assigned to convenient centres whose claims have been placed before him and where proper accommodation can be provided for their comfort?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Eden)The military garrison of Northern Ireland is already distributed so as best to accord with present strategic requirements. I am much obliged, however, to my hon. Friend for the suggestions which he has made to me, and I will bear them in mind.
§ Dr. LittleWill my right hon. Friend attend to this matter, as it is most pressing and urgent?
§ Mr. EdenMy hon. Friend is asking me to make certain changes in the strategic dispositions in Northern Ireland, and I am not prepared to discuss that in public.
§ Sir William DavisonAre the War Office in touch with Southern Ireland?