§ 56. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister if his attention has been drawn to the extensive use of rifles by the civilian population of Londonderry during the recent disturbances; whether His Majesty's Government intend to disarm these civilians; and whether the 30 disarmament will be carried out impartially?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. It is undesirable that any steps contemplated by the Government should be published at present.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYSurely the right hon. Gentleman can tell me if he intends to disarm the population after what has happened this last week?