Northern Ireland

Mr. Wm. Ross
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what sums were spent on advertising for recruits for the Territorial Army in Northern Ireland in each of the past three years and the current year to the latest available date.

Mr. Hayhoe
The information requested is as follows: -------------------
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|1976–77          |
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|1977–78          |
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|1978–79          |
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|1979–80 estimated|
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In addition, Territorial Army recruitment in Northern Ireland benefits from the expenditure on advertising in national daily newspapers which are available throughout the United Kingdom.

Mr. Wm. Ross
asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will estimate the average age of Territorial Army vehicles in Northern Ireland;(2) what sums were expended on the provisions of vehicles for the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in Northern Ireland in each of the past three years and the current year: and how many vehicles and of what types the Territorial Army in Northern Ireland now possesses;(3) if he will estimate the average age of Ulster Defence Regiment vehicles in Northern Ireland;(4) what sums were expended on the provision of vehicles for the Ulster Defence Regiment in each of the past three years and the current year; and how many vehicles and of what types the Ulster Defence Regiment now posseses.

Mr. Hayhoe
The required information is not readily available. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.