HC Deb 23 July 1982 vol 28 cc336-7W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present troop level in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Wiggin

The current force level in Northern Ireland is nine major units and one sub-unit of the Regular Army in the infantry role, together with supporting arms and services, 11 battalions of the Ulster Defence Regiment and small Royal Navy and Royal Air Force elements.