HC Deb 18 May 1972 vol 837 cc149-50W
2. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a further statement about operations in Northern Ireland.

7. Mr. Cronin

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a further statement on the operations of the British Army in Northern Ireland.

Lord Balniel

The Army continues to operate in support of the civil authorities in restoring law and order; in particular to prevent intercommunal clashes and to counter terrorism.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement about present operations by the security forces in Northern Ireland.

Lord Balniel

The operations of the security forces continue to combat violence and terrorism, to restore law and order and to prevent inter-communal strife.