HC Deb 25 June 1981 vol 7 c197W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps are being taken to improve the marksmanship of the members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Mr. Alison

All members of the force are required to complete a course of weapons training, during which they must attain, among other things, a designated standard of marksmanship, before being issued with a firearm. Refresher courses, aimed at improving this standard, must be taken twice a year.