HC Deb 29 July 1997 vol 299 c178W
Sir George Young

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the current levels of armed forces personnel will be maintained in Northern Ireland following the announcement of the IRA ceasefire. [10559]

Dr. Reid

Force levels are kept under regular review to ensure that they are matched to the degree of support the Royal Ulster Constabulary needs. For the time being they are being maintained at current levels.