HC Deb 06 May 1970 vol 801 cc117-9W
50. Mr. Pardoe

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the interception by H.M.S. " Grenville " of a coastal ship discharging oil near the Isle of Wight on 21st March.

ment will review the scale of mileage allowance for members of the Ulster Defence Regiment.

Mr. Hattersley:

The rates of mileage allowances for members of the Ulster Defence Regiment are those that apply to members of the TAVR. These rates are subject to regular review and there can be no question of treating the Ulster Defence Regiment exceptionally in this respect.

Lord Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many instructors have been enrolled into each battalion of the Ulster Defence Regiment; how many of these are former members of the Ulster Special Constabulary; and how many more instructors are needed to bring each battalion up to full strength.

Mr. Hattersley:

The information is as follows, as at 1st May, 1970:

very few Ulster Defence Regiment members have to travel more than 10 miles to collect their weapons. In the case of the battalions in other counties very few have to travel more than five miles.

Lord Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of those who have so far been enrolled into each battalion of the Ulster Defence Regiment have since resigned.

Mr. Hattersley:

The information is as follows, as at 1st May, 1970:

Dr. David Owen:

On 21st March H.M.S. " Grenville " informed a British coaster that she was leaving a thin film of oil on the sea. The position was approximately 5–7 miles off the Isle of Wight. The amount of oil was insignificant and would have dispersed before drifting ashore.