§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many stun grenades have been issued to the Army in the last 12 months; how many have been used in Northern Ireland in the past 12 months; what level of authorisation is required for use of this weapon; and what(a) rules and (b) guidance applies to its use; [1232]
(2) who has authorised the use of stun grenades in Northern Ireland in the last 12 months. [1121]
§ Mr. IngramThe use of stun grenades must be reasonable, proportionate and no more than absolutely necessary in the circumstances. The service personnel6W concerned are fully trained in how to use them. I am withholding details of numbers, use, level of authorisation and rules of engagement under Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.