§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give the present total strength of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and its monthly recruiting figures during the past six months.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe total strength of the Royal Ulster Constabulary at 23rd January 1974 was 4,421.
The recruiting figures over the past six months have been as follows:
July 1 August 53 September 37 October 5 November 67 December 1 These are gross figures and do not allow for wastage during the same periods.