§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in view of the fact that the Walther P.P. pistol, as supplied to the Royal Ulster Constabulary, is ineffective for combating terrorists who fire from cars, in that it has limited powers of penetration, if he will replace it with either the 9 m.m. Hi-Power Browning or the Walther P.38.
§ Mr. David HowellMy right hon. Friend is informed that the RUC is satisfied with the Walther P.P. pistol, which has very considerable powers of penetration and is the most suitable weapon for the general purposes of the force.