§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many men and women, respectively, were recruited by the Royal Ulster Constabulary during the last complete year for which figures are available; and, of these, how many were Catholic, Protestant and of neither religious group, respectively;
(2) how many men and women applied to join the Royal Ulster Constabulary during the last complete year for which figures are available; and, of these, how many were Catholic, Protestant and of neither religious group, respectively.
§ Mr. MasonDuring the year ended 31st October 1978, 2,318 men and 702 women applied to join the RUC. In the same period 579 men and 123 women were recruited to the force. Applicants are not required to state their religion, and it is therefore not possible to provide the additional information requested.