HC Deb 23 November 1971 vol 826 cc344-5W
Miss Devlin

asked the Minister of State for Defence what units of the 22nd Regiment of the Special Air Service are currently serving in Northern Ireland, and in what capacity.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

None.

Miss Devlin

asked the Minister of State for Defence (1) whether Major Atchus, of 22 Regiment of the Special Air Service, is currently serving in Northern Ireland, and what his duties are;

(2) whether Captain Starkey, of 22 Regiment of the Special Air Service, is currently serving in Northern Ireland, and what his duties are;

(3) whether Lieutenant Rodgers, of 22 Regiment of the Special Air Service, is currently serving in Northern Ireland, and what his duties are;

(4) whether Lieutenant Dix, of 22 Regiment of the Special Air Service, is currently in Northern Ireland, and what his duties there are.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

No officers of these names are members of 22 Special Air Service Regiment.

Miss Devlin

asked the Minister of State for Defence what are the duties currently performed by Brigadier Frank Kitson in Northern Ireland and what is his present salary.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

He is the Commander of 39 Airportable Brigade. The rate of pay for officers in the rank of Brigadier is £6,136 per annum.

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