§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Minister of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in Northern Ireland; and how many resignations have taken place from its membership since the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment.
§ Mr. KirkAt 31st March, 1971 the strength of the TAVR in Northern Ireland was 3,134. Separate statistics of resignations are not maintained, but the total outflow in the period from 1st January, 1970 was 1,292.