§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the aggregate total of British service personnel, including members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and RIR, who have served at least one tour of duty or have been employed for six months or more in Northern Ireland since August 1969; and how many service personnel have(a) lost their lives and (b) been injured in connection with their military duties and responsibilities in Northern Ireland. [67427]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonSince August 1969, the total number of soldiers who have served or are currently serving in Northern Ireland for six months or more is 152,769. The total number of officers who have served or are currently serving in Northern Ireland is 25,098. The latter figure contains tour lengths of three to four months as well as those of six months or more.
540WThe number of service personnel who have lost their lives since August 1969 in connection with their military duties and responsibilities in Northern Ireland is detailed in the table.
Number Army1 651 RN2 11 RAF2 4 The number of British service personnel injured in Northern Ireland since August 1969 is detailed in the table.
Number Army3 6,076 RN 4 163 RAF 4 143 1Figures are from August 1969 to 31 December 1998 and relate to terrorist activity. 2Figures are from 1 January 1974 to 31 December 1998 and include injuries/deaths from all causes. 3Figures are from August 1969 to 31 December 1998 and relate primarily to injuries which were incurred whilst on duty; however, the manner in which data have historically been compiled means some injuries incurred whilst off duty may also be included. 4Figures are from 1 January 1976 to 31 December 1998 and relate primarily to injuries which were incurred whilst on duty; however, the manner in which data have historically been compiled means some injuries incurred whilst off duty may also be included.