§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on Government policy regarding the special allowance for members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
§ Mr. OrmePay for the Royal Ulster Constabulary is negotiated within the Police Council of the United Kingdom, which has to take account of the current statutory position as explained to the House on 18th March by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.