Military Bases: Northern Ireland
Defence

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William McCrea (South Antrim, DUP)

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many RAF personnel are based at each base in Northern Ireland.

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Nick Harvey (Minister of State (Armed Forces), Defence; North Devon, Liberal Democrat)

As of 1 December 2011, there were 80 Royal Air Force personnel based at the Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station, Aldergrove; 10 at Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn and 10 at Palace Barracks, North Down.

These figures have been rounded to the nearest 10 in accordance with the Data Protection Act to protect personal information.

In addition, a part time Royal Auxiliary Air Force Officer fills the post of Air Officer Northern Ireland and is employed for 30 days a year at Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station, Aldergrove.

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