HC Deb 22 February 1977 vol 926 c1204
4. Mr. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the equipment currently being supplied to the UDR.

The Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Army (Mr. Robert C. Brown)

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Townsend

Is the Minister satisfied that the UDR is being supplied with the latest and best equipment? Will he tell us when the latest range of radio sets will be given to the regiment?

Mr. Brown

The UDR is, in fact, equipped fully on the same scales as the Regular Army, with very few exceptions. We are buying new radios this year, and these will be issued to both the Regular Army and the UDR.

Mr. Powell

Is the Minister telling the House that he is as satisfied with the existing scale of issue as he is with the quality of the equipment?

Mr. Brown

I am satisfied that the existing scale of issue to the UDR and to the Regular Army is good and that the equipment is also good.