Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 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, what correspondence he has received in the past two years concerning paramilitary infiltration of the Royal Irish Regiment (a) at Alma barracks, Catterick and (b) elsewhere; and what standing orders have been issued concerning (i) display of paramilitary insignia and emblems and (ii) possession or distribution of documents and other materials. - Will write and place copy in library.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what correspondence he has received in the past two years concerning paramilitary infiltration of the Royal Irish Regiment (a) at Alma barracks, Catterick and (b) elsewhere; and what standing orders have been issued concerning (i) display of paramilitary insignia and emblems and (ii) possession or distribution of documents and other materials. [102031] Mr. Spellar: I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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