Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 1 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 December 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many members of the Part-Time RUC Reserve were awarded the RUC Reserve Long Service Medal based solely on service to the RUC Reserve; and what the average length of service was of members of the Part-Time RUC Reserve since 1974. - Inc figures.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the Part-Time RUC Reserve were awarded the RUC Reserve Long Service Medal based solely on service to the RUC Reserve; and what the average length of service was of members of the Part-Time RUC Reserve since 1974. [202895] Mr. Pearson: 1,048 members of the Part-Time RUC Reserve were awarded the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, based on their service within the RUC Reserve. The average length of service of members of the Part Time RUC is 4.8 years for those who joined between 1 January 1974 and left before 7 December 2004 and 18.65 years for members who joined after 1 January 1974 and who are still serving. All members of the Part-Time Reserve who served for 18 months were also eligible for the RUC Service Medal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 202895; 428 c451W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Northern Ireland Police Part-time employment Medals Reserve forces Royal Ulster Constabulary Long service awards
Contains statistics: Yes
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