§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the UDR resigned from the regiment during 1973; and how many have resigned during 1974.
§ Mr. Robert C. Brown1,535 members of the UDR resigned from the regiment during 1973. 873 members resigned between 1st January and 31st October 1974.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total number recruited into the Ulster Defence 104W Regiment since its inception and the total number of resignations.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe total number recruited into the UDR from its formation up to 30th October 1974 was 23,766.
The total number of resignations over the same period has been 4,781.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Ulster Defence Regiment; and what is the current rate of recruitment.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe strength of the UDR on 30th October 1974 was 7,815. The rate of enrolment over the quarter ending 31st October 1974 has averaged 41 per week.