Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how much carbine ammunition was ordered for the Ml carbine for the Royal Ulster Constabulary; how much has been delivered; what is the delivery date for the remainder; and when it was ordered;
(2) which model of the Ml carbine is being provided for the Royal Ulster Constabulary; and what is the capacity of the magazine;
(3) how many carbines have so far been issued to Royal Ulster Constabulary personnel in Northern Ireland;
(4) what is the present stock of ammunition available to the Royal Ulster Constabulary for the M1 carbine; and how this stock arose;
(5) whether he is satisfied with the quality and finish of the magazines of the carbines supplied to the Royal Ulster Constabulary;
(6) whether he is satisfied with the quality and finish of the carbines purchased for the Royal Ulster Constabulary;
72W(7) if he will specify the difficulties experienced with the carbines purchased for the Royal Ulster Constabulary;
(8) how many members of the (a) Royal Ulster Constabulary and (b) the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve have been trained in the use of the Ml carbine; and what is the period of such training;
(9) how many carbines have been delivered to the Royal Ulster Constabulary; when the order was placed and with whom; what was the price per weapon; and when deliveries are to be completed.
Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether it is possible to fit a telescopic sight to the carbine ordered for the Royal Ulster Constabulary.