In 1974 , McLachlan joined Faulkner 's new Unionist Party of Northern Ireland , continuing to act as a political consultant .
McLachlan spent a year as Chairman of the Unionist Society .
In 1974 , McLachlan joined Faulkner 's new Unionist Party of Northern Ireland , continuing to act as a political consultant , and he spent a year as Chairman of the Unionist Society .