§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what was the strength of the Royal Ulster Constabulary on 1 March 1979; and how this figure compares with the strength of the police on 1 March 1978, 1 March 1977 and 1 March 1976;
(2) what was the strength of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve on 1 March 1979; and how this figure compares with the strength of the police reserve on 1 March 1978, 1 March 1977 and 1 March 1976.
§ Mr. PendryFollowing is the information:
RUCStrength RUC Reserve Strength 1st March: 1979 6,265 4,608 1978 5,728 4,709 1977 5,378 4,685 1976 4,945 4,799