HC Deb 24 March 1987 vol 113 c141W
37. Sir John Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's forces' relations with the forces of the Irish Republic.

Mr. Stanley

Relations between Her Majesty's armed forces and the forces of the Irish Republic are good. It is our wish to maintain and, whenever possible, improve these good relations to the mutual benefit of both forces.

Members of the Irish defence forces have attended training courses in the United Kingdom, and we hope they will continue to do so.