HC Deb 29 May 1922 vol 154 c1717W
Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the number of British troops in Northern Ireland and what is the procedure adopted in calling for this assistance by the civil authorities?

Mr. CHURCHILL

There are at present nineteen battalions in Northern Ireland. These troops are available, if called upon by the Northern Government, to act in aid of the civil power.