Cyprus (Hansard, 11 January 1994)

HC Deb 11 January 1994 vol 235 c156W 156W

26. Mr. William O'Brien
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the United Nations presence in Cyprus.

§ Mr. Hanley
The United Nations force in Cyprus—UNFICYP—currently totals some 1,300 personnel from the United Kingdom, Argentina and Austria. The United Kingdom contingent of over 400 personnel comprises a contribution to the headquarters staff, two companies of a roulement regiment in the infantry role and various support elements, including a flight of Army Air Corps helicopters.