§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement about recruitment to the Ulster Defence Regiment, and resignations therefrom, since the suspension of Stormont.
§ Mr. G. Johnson Smith:Since the suspension of Stormont, the average weekly application rate has been 114, the increase in strength 67 and resignations 16. The corresponding figures since 1st January, 1972, have been 147, 112 and 14.
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