§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now issue all members of the UDR with personal protection weapons.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownNo. 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 77W light of the threat. These arrangements are kept under review.
§ Mr. McCuskerasked 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. BrownI regret that it would require disproportionate effort to provide this information.