HC Deb 20 July 1970 vol 804 c23W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Minister of State for Defence by what authority the General Officer Commanding, Northern Ireland, has ordered the handing in to the Army of all service rifles at present held by a small number of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, who use them for sporting competitions; and if he will reconsider the order.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

The General Officer Commanding, Northern Ireland, has given no such order.