§ David BurnsideTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to his oral statement of 21 July 2004,Official Report, columns 343–70, what Royal Naval presence he plans around the coast of Northern Ireland to secure the Province against illegal importation of arms and explosives by sea. [186528]
§ Mr. IngramI have been asked to reply.
There are no plans for a dedicated Royal Naval presence in Northern Irish waters once the Northern Ireland Flotilla is paid off.