§ 73. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what instructions have been given to the troops in Cyprus in connection with the use of firearms in controlling crowds or rioters.
§ Mr. HareInstructions are that firearms are to be used only as a last resort when serious injury to life or damage to property is threatened and when no other form of force would be sufficient to prevent it. Due warning must be given wherever possible and firing is to be limited to the minimum necessary to restore order.