THE EARL OF CLANCARTYasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many Army deserters from Ulster there were during 1972, 1973 and 1974; also, where these are known, whether representations are made to the various Governments concerned.
§ LORD WINTERBOTTOMThe number of soldiers who have absented themselves without leave from Northern Ireland during the years shown, and are still absent, is:
No representations have been made to other Governments on this subject.
1972 46 1973 20 1974 1st Jan.-30th Sept. 18 House adjourned at twenty-three minutes past five o'clock.