HC Deb 03 November 1975 vol 899 cc19-20W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence by what type of weapon the soldier was injured in the riot in Mourneview Estate, Lurgan, on Sunday 26th October.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

One soldier received a gunshot wound during this incident but it is not known what type of weapon was involved as the bullet was not recovered. Five other soldiers were injured by bottles or stones.

Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many rounds were fired by the Army, and how many rounds the Army estimated were fired against it, during the riot on Mourneview Estate, Lurgan, on Sunday night, 26th October.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

It is estimated that during the riot on Mourneview Estate 16–20 rounds were fired at the Army. Fire was returned, and 29 rounds were discharged.

Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many soldiers discharged their weapons during the riot in Mourneview Estate, Lurgan, on Sunday night, 26th October.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

Sixteen.