HC Deb 21 January 1970 vol 794 c140W
Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British troops were employed in the logistic support of the United Nations force in Cyprus on 1st October, 1964; and how many are so employed today.

Mr. Hattersley

About 160 British troops were employed in logistic units in the British contingent of the United Nations force on 1st October, 1964; about the same number are employed today. In addition, British troops in the Sovereign Bases in Cyprus provide logistic support for both Near East Land Forces and the United Nations force.

Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British troops, excluding logistic support troops, were employed in the United Nations force in Cyprus on 1st October, 1964; and how many are so employed today.

Mr. Hattersley

The numbers in both cases are about 900.

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