§ 25. Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on current manpower levels for the security forces in Northern Ireland.
§ Sir Patrick MayhewAs at 30 April there were 13,104 police officers and 18,679 members of the armed forces in their support in Northern Ireland. The Government continue to devote all the resources necessary to security. Force levels are kept under constant review.