HC Deb 29 July 1959 vol 610 c82W
66. Mr. John Hall

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many incidents involving the unauthorised discharge of firearms by Royal Naval personnel serving in Northern Ireland have come to his attention during each of the last five years; and how many of the incidents have involved fatal, and how many lesser, injuries to persons.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The following are the figures1954–56—No incidents were reported. 1957–Two incidents, of which one resulted in serious wounding. 1958–One fatal accident and one minor wounding. 1959–One incident involving serious wounding.