HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c282W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will authorise the establishment of a women's section of the Ulster Defence Regiment which could undertake clerical, catering and ancillary duties.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

The Ulster Defence Regiment Act, 1969, does not authorise the recruitment of women as members of the regiment. It is not at present proposed to amend the Act.