HC Deb 11 May 1999 vol 331 cc125-6W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what proportion of soldiers reported absent without leave in each of the past five years were subsequently arrested; what was the average length of time taken to effect an arrest; and what action was taken against offenders; [83386]

(2) how many service men have been reported absent without leave in each of the last 15 years while stationed in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) Germany; and what were the figures for the services as a whole. [83385]

Mr. Doug Henderson

I will write to my hon. Friend, and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.