asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland were on duty in the south Armagh area on each day in the week commencing 19 June.[HL6660]
The deployment of police officers is an operational matter for the chief constable. During the week commencing 19 June 2006 the police strength in Newry and Mourne district was as follows:
Regular officers 123 Full-time reserve officers 27 Part-time reserve officers/constables part-time 13