HC Deb 06 March 1972 vol 832 c247W
Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why a letter dated 23rd August, 1971, from Mrs. Camp concerning the shooting of her son in Londonderry and the conduct of paratroopers was not forwarded by his Department to the Ministry of Defence for its attention.

Mr. Sharples

Because the hon. Member sent the letter to my right hon. Friend. My reply was written after full consultation with the Ministry of Defence. Mrs. Camp's son was not shot; he died from a heart attack.

Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will seek powers to declare the Irish Republican Army, official and provisional, the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Orange Order to be unlawful conspiracies in violation of the current law of sedition.

Mr. Maudling

No.