Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many persons have joined the Ulster Defence Regiment since it was created in 1970.
§ Mr. StanleyIt is estimated that the numbers recruited into the part-time element of the UDR since 1970 is some 33,700, though this will include some existing members of the regiment who transferred from full-time to part-time service. Figures are not available back to 1970 for recruitment into the permanent cadre.
Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the Ulster Defence Regiment have been found guilty of criminal offences since 1970.
§ Mr. StanleyThe information requested is not readily available and could not be obtained except at disproportionate cost.