§ Q37. Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Prime Minister if she will recommend to Her Majesty that she confer the title " Royal " on the Ulster Defence Regiment.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government have the highest possible regard for the contribution made by the members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and I should like to congratulate the regiment warmly on attaining its tenth anniversary.
The award of a Royal title is an honour most sparingly given by Her Majesty who would not normally consider any individual recommendation in isolation. At present, there are a number of possible candidates, both in this country and in the Commonwealth, including other corps and regiments of the British Army which 643W have also given loyal and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the last 10 years.