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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the work of the Force Intelligence Unit (Force Research Unit) of the Intelligence Corps in Northern Ireland during the past decade. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the work of the force research unit of the intelligence corps in Northern Ireland during the past decade. [100978] Mr. Spellar: The Force Intelligence Unit (FIU) provides analytical support and security advice to assist the RUC in defeating terrorism.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
341 c24W; 100978
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Northern Ireland Terrorism Royal Ulster Constabulary Military intelligence