§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the Regular Army are used solely in County Armagh on security duties.
§ Mr. William RodgersIt is not the practice to disclose figures of strengths in Northern Ireland of particular units, or in particular areas.
§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much was spent on recruitment for the Ulster Defence Regiment during 1973.
§ Mr. William RodgersIn 1973–74 about £41,000 will have been spent on recruiting publicity for the Ulster Defence Regiment. Other recruiting costs, including those of staff, offices and medical examinations, cannot be assessed without disproportionate time and effort.