HC Deb 26 March 1975 vol 889 cc141-2W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Army in Northern Ireland; and how this compares with the strength of the Army immediately before the announcement of cessation of violence by the Provisional IRA.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

The present strength of the Army in Northern Ireland is approximately 15,000. This does not differ significantly from the strength im- mediately prior to the cease-fire which started on 10th February 1975.

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