Written question asked by David Burnside (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 21 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 September 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 September 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Oral Statement of 21st July 2004, 424 c343-70, what Royal Naval presence he plans around the coast of Northern Ireland to secure the Province against illegal importation of arms and explosives by sea.

Answer: David Burnside: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to his oral statement of 21 July 2004, Official Report, columns 343-70, what Royal Naval presence he plans around the coast of Northern Ireland to secure the Province against illegal importation of arms and explosives by sea. [186528] Mr. Ingram: I have been asked to reply. There are no plans for a dedicated Royal Naval presence in Northern Irish waters once the Northern Ireland Flotilla is paid off.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c1125W;424 c1135W; 186528
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Coastal areas Arms trade Explosives Northern Ireland Protection Navy Weapons Smuggling
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk