§ Sir Ian Orr-Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement concerning the supplies of thick sweaters and other winter clothing to the British Army of the Rhine and their diversion to Ulster.
§ Mr. RichardThere has been no diversion to Northern Ireland of supplies of heavy jerseys or other winter clothing destined for the maintenance of B.A.O.R.'s stocks of these items, nor have B.A.O.R.'s stocks had to be drawn on for this purpose. These stocks are up to the approved levels.