HC Deb 04 May 1970 vol 801 cc27-8W
75. Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will [...]ake action to dismiss those members of the Ulster Defence Regiment who fought in the battle of Bogside, who have indicated their intention to resign if it came to civil war but want to learn how to use a gun, and who have also stated their intention to refuse to do duty in the streets because of the impossibility of shooting one's brother-in-law; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hattersley:

The hon. and learned Member has been good enough to inform me that his Question relates to a newspaper article attributing statements to members of the Ulster Defence Regiment. I have no evidence that would justify any action on my part.

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