§ Mr. Stallardasked the Minister of State for Defence what is the latest up-to-date estimate of cost of military operations in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithThe military operations in Northern Ireland will give rise to estimated extra costs in the current financial year of £11.6 million.
§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Minister of State for Defence what is the ratio of Scottish regiments to those of other United Kingdom regiments serving in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithScottish regiments are currently providing three of the 205W sixteen major units deployed in the infantry rôle and two of the five armoured reconnaissance squadrons.
§ Mr. McManusasked the Minister of State for Defence on what date he requested reports from the Army on torture and disorientation techniques.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithI assume the hon. Member is referring to allegations about the treatment of persons arrested in Northern Ireland on 9th August under the Special Powers Act. These are being investigated by Sir Edmund Compton's Committee of Inquiry.