Northern Ireland

HC Deb 29 January 1974 vol 868 c82W

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the operations in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

The Army, working in support of the civil authority, helped to bring about a considerable reduction in violence in 1973, a year which saw sustained constitutional progress in Northern Ireland. This effort will continue so long as it is necessary.