asked the Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel engaged in the intensive search for the kidnappers of Mr. Tidey, on 16 December 1983.
Written Answers. - Tidey Kidnap Search.
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About 500 troops were engaged in that operation on that date with about 250 troops in reserve in the operational area. At the height of the search operation there were over 900 troops committed in the area.