HC Deb 19 July 1985 vol 83 cc304-5W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for defence whether any units of the Ulster Defence Regiment were deployed for use in support of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Portadown and the surrounding area on the weekend of 12 to 14 July.

Mr. Butler

No Ulster Defence Regiment units were deployed in the vicinity of the marchers in Portadown over the weekend of 12 to 14 July. Elements of the regiment were, however, engaged on normal operational tasks in the surrounding area in support of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many full and part-time members of the Ulster Defence Regiment were arrested by the Royal Ulster Constabulary following incidents at Portadown over the weekend of 12 to 14 July.

Mr. Butler

Three Ulster Defence Regiment soldiers (two full time and one part time) were arrested by the Royal Ulster Constabulary following incidents at Portadown over the weekend of 12 to 14 July. They were arrested in connection with acts committed whilst off duty. All three have tendered their resignations.