HC Deb 09 December 1996 vol 287 cc15-6W
Mr. MacShane

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the units of British forces in Cyprus, indicating their combat capability. [7658]

Mr. Soames

The units of British Forces Cyprus are as listed. All are assessed as achieving a satisfactory level of combat capability.

  • 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. McShane

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent contacts he has had with representatives of the Greek Cypriot Government in London. [7669]

Mr. Soames

During 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.

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