HC Deb 30 November 1976 vol 921 cc76-7W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now issue all members of the UDR with personal protection weapons.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

No. I am satisfied with the existing arrangements which allow for the issue of personal protection weapons to members of the UDR where this is considered necessary in the light of the threat. These arrangements are kept under review.

Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the UDR have been charged with a breach of regulations relating to the issue of personal security weapons.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

I regret that it would require disproportionate effort to provide this information.

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