§ Mr. Powellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what action he proposes to take regarding the recent proceedings at an Army vehicle checkpoint in Strabane, of which details have been supplied to him by the hon. Member for Down, South; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyThe proceedings referred to concerned the selling of flags in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund by soldiers of the 3rd Battalion the Royal Greenjackets who were manning a vehicle checkpoint at Strabane, Co. Tyrone, on Sunday, 14th May. They were asked to do this by the local organiser of the fund.
There has been no adverse local reaction. Nevertheless, the action could have been misinterpreted. Instructions are, therefore, being issued which, while not discouraging charitable efforts, will make it clear that such efforts should not be