§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many complaints were made against members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve in 1978 and 1979 to date; how many of these complaints were substantiated; how many are still being investigated; how many officers and of what rank were engaged in inquiries into such complaints during those years; and how many hours of police time were involved.
Mr. AllisonThe information cannot be provided in the form requested without a disproportionate use of resources. Such information as is readily available concerning the number of complaints against the RUC and the RUC Reserve together in 1978 and 1979 is as follows:
Year Complaint made Complaint substantiated Complaint still under investigation 1978 2,599 49 360 1979* 1,810 6 1,195 * Up to 31 October.
§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the present membership level of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve; and what is the actual active service level of this force.
§ Mr. AlisonI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.