§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will expand the RUC Patrol Group and take steps to see that it is more adequately equipped, especially with vehicles.
§ Mr. MoyleThe size of the RUC Special Patrol Group is a matter for the Chief Constable. I sympathetically consider any requests from the Chief Con stable and Police Authority for additional equipment with a view to maintaining the operational efficiency of the 269W force. I have no reason to suppose that RUC vehicular equipment is inadequate.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will now implement the rank structure within the RUC Reserve and so provide for more effective administration and operational command.
§ Mr. MoyleThis is a matter for the Chief Constable, under the terms of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1973.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will now include in the Special Patrol Group members of the RUC Reserve both full-time and part-time.