asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government have made any representations to the British Government on the effect which the proposed cuts in the defence budget will have on civilian employment in the North of Ireland.
Written Answers. - British Defence Budget.
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The Government have made no representations to the British Government in regard to this matter. The defence budget and its effect on civilian employment in Northern Ireland are matters primarily for the British Government and it would not be appropriate for me to make representations to that Government in the matter.