HC Deb 13 June 1978 vol 951 c519W
Mr. Robin F. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if, in the light of information supplied to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, Central in the Adjournment debate of 24th May, he will state the number of Special Branch officers in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Dunn

On 31st May 1978, the strength of the Special Branch of the Royal Ulster Constabulary was 279.