§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Minister of State for Defence what attacks were made on the Army in Londonderry on the night of Tuesday, 27th July; how many shots were fired and bombs thrown by the rioters; whether the fire was returned; and what arrests were made.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithThere were a number of incidents during the night of 27th/28th July. A total of about 14 shots was fired at the Army, and a number of nail bombs thrown. There was no opportunity to return fire, and no arrests were made by the Army at the time.