§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of military operations in Northern Ireland in 1973.
§ Mr. MasonThe estimated extra cost of military operations in Northern Ireland in the financial year 1973–74 is £33 million.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British Service personnel were murdered in Northern Ireland during 1973 and in January and February 1974.
§ Mr. MasonThe numbers of Regular and UDR Service men killed in Northern Ireland are as follows:—
Regulars UDR 1973 … 58 8 January 1974 … 2 2 February 1974 … 1 —