HC Deb 11 March 1975 vol 888 c121W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will now make a statement on his decision about the age limit for recruits for the RUC Reserve.

Mr. Moyle:

The Police Authority and the Chief Constable have agreed that the age limit for recruitment shall be raised to the sixtieth birthday, and applications from people up to that age are now being considered.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will now take steps to merge the Northern Ireland airports police with the RUC.

Mr. Moyle:

No.