HC Deb 06 April 1976 vol 909 c129W
41. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the strength of the regular component in each battalion of the Ulster Defence Regiment: and whether he will increase it.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

Nine of the 11 UDR battalions have Regular Army commanding officers and each battalion has a small number of Regular Army personnel, and also between 100 and 180 full-time UDR personnel engaged on training, guard, and administrative duties. The numbers are currently under review.

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