§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the strength of the Royal Ulster Constabulary at 1st January 1976 and at 1st January 1977; and what was the strength of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve at 1st January 1976 and at 1st January 1977.
§ Mr. DunnThe information is as follows:
Strength (men and women) on 1st January 1976 1977 RUC … 4,902 5,253 RUC (Reserve): Full-time … 661 870 Part-time … 4,158 3,827 Total … 4,819 4,697