§ 50. Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the cost of newspaper advertising for recruits for the Ulster Defence Regiment; how many forms contained as part of newspaper advertisements have been completed and returned to recruiting offices; how many people have applied to join the Ulster Defence Regiment; and how many have been accepted.
§ Mr. HattersleyNewspaper advertisements have cost £5,000; 646 inquiry forms have been completed and returned; 1,354 applications have been received but none have yet been accepted as the screening of applicants necessarily takes time. All figures relate to 20th January.