Northern Ireland Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office
Tuesday 16th July 2013

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bob Stewart Portrait Bob Stewart (Beckenham) (Con)
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Obviously, and thankfully, the Army was not called in to support the PSNI. May I ask my right hon. Friend whether there remains an infantry unit in theatre that could do such a role if required?

Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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I believe that it is inconceivable that we would see the Army back on the streets of Northern Ireland dealing with public order issues.