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Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment in each unit (a) applied to take and (b) took leave from their duties on (i) 25th June, (ii) 2nd July and (iii) 9th July.
Answer

Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment in each unit (a) applied to take and (b) took leave from their duties on (i) 25 June, (ii) 2 July and (iii) 9 July. [130466] Mr. Spellar: The dates mentioned fell within a period during which the Royal Irish Regiment were either preparing for, or actually engaged in, operations to support the RUC over the Marching Season. This precludes the taking of leave.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c250W; 130466
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Demonstrations Deployment Leave Northern Ireland Royal Irish Regiment
Link
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