§ 66. Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many drill halls and similar accommodation are owned and used by the Territorial Army Association in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe Associations in Northern Ireland use 31 drill halls for the Territorial Army, and four drill halls and nine huts are used for the Army Cadet Force. The Associations own 28 of the drill halls and five of the huts.
§ Mr. Currieasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, in view of the strategic position of Northern Ireland for the protection of the Western Approaches, and of the qualities demonstrated by officers and men of Ulster regiments, he will now authorise the retention of a strong Territorial Army in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. ReynoldsNorthern Ireland will have a greater share of the Army Volunteer Reserve than it does of the Territorial 523W Army. The distribution of units of the Home Defence Force is still under discussion.