Trimble to meet British minister over RIR plans

Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble is due to meet British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon today to discuss the apparent plans to disband the British army's Royal Irish Regiment.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2003 - 14:06

Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble is due to meet British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon today to discuss the apparent plans to disband the British army's Royal Irish Regiment.

The move would reportedly form part of Britain's demilitarisation commitments under the Good Friday Agreement.

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