§ Mr. MacShaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the units of British forces in Cyprus, indicating their combat capability. [7658]
§ Mr. SoamesThe units of British Forces Cyprus are as listed. All are assessed as achieving a satisfactory level of combat capability.
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- Headquarters British Forces Cyprus
- Headquarters Episkopi Garrison
- Headquarters Dhekelia Garrison
- 62 Support Squadron Royal Engineers
- 9 Signal Regiment
- 259 Signal Squadron Royal Signals
- 1st Battalion The Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment
- 1st Battalion The Kings Regiment
- 16 Flight Army Air Corps
- Cyprus Logistic Unit
- The Princess Mary's Hospital
- Episkopi Garrison Medical Centre
- Medical Reception Centre Dhekelia Garrison
- RAF Akrotiri Medical Centre
- Joint Services Health Unit
- Cyprus Engineering Unit
- Dhekelia Garrison Workshop
- Command Pay Office
- Headquarters Education and Training Services
- 54 Army Education Centre
- 55 Army Education Centre
- Cyprus Defence Animals Support Unit
- Royal Military Police Cyprus
- 11 Dental Group
- Cyprus Joint Security Unit
- Cyprus Joint Services Adventure Training Centre
- Troodos Station
- RAF Akrotiri
- 12 Signals Unit RAF
- 33 Signals Unit RAF
- 84 Squadron RAF
- Provost and Security Services Cyprus
- Defence Fire Service
- Security Force Police.
Mr. McShaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent contacts he has had with representatives of the Greek Cypriot Government in London. [7669]
§ Mr. SoamesDuring the course of this year, the Secretary of State for Defence has had discussions in London with President Glavkos Clerides, Foreign Minister Michaelides, and High Commissioner Markides.