In 1976, senior Scottish Orangemen tried to expel him after he admitted on television that he was a UDA leader and had smuggled weapons to Northern Ireland. However, his expulsion was blocked by 300 Orangemen at a special disciplinary hearing.
In 1976, senior Scottish Orangemen attempted to expel someone for their association with the UDA and smuggling weapons to Northern Ireland. However, this expulsion attempt was blocked by 300 Orangemen at a special disciplinary meeting.