HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 c389W
Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Defence for what reason British troops have been transferred from Holy-wood Barracks, County Down, to H.M.S. "Sea Eagle", Londonderry.

Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why British troops have been removed from Holywood Barracks, County Down, to H.M.S. "Sea Eagle".

Mr. Boyden

In view of the recent disturbances in Northern Ireland, one company of soldiers has been positioned at H.M.S. "Sea Eagle" as a precautionary measure.