HC Deb 22 January 1986 vol 90 c235W
Sir John Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about changes in the composition, training and operational practice of the Ulster Defence Regiment.

Mr. Stanley

There are no plans to change the structure or operational role of the Ulster Defence Regiment, which has played such a vital part in supporting the Royal Ulster Constabulary in combatng terrorism. Details of a number of improvements in the training of the UDR were given in my reply to the hon. Member for Kingston-upon-Hull, North (Mr. McNamara) on 19 December 1985, at c.245-6.

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