HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 cc388-9W
Mr. Maginnis

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will give details of the shooting incident which took place at Newtownhamilton on Thursday 21st June.

Mr. Blaker

At about 4.30 p.m. on 21st June, Private Samuel Johnson and three other members of the Ulster Defence Regiment were off duty and working on a farm near Newtownhamilton. A car containing a number of men stopped near them and, when Private Johnson approached it, shots were fired at him. He was hit three times, and was taken to hospital very seriously ill. I understand that he is now making satisfactory progress.

Mr. Maginnis

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will now review the regulations permitting the carrying of arms for personal protection by members of the UDR owing to the recent attack on members of the regiment at Newtownhamilton on Thursday 21st June.

Mr. Blaker

I explained the regulations to the House on 31st January and I am satisfied that they are appropriate.—[Vol. 849, c. 1508.]

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