§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which tests have been carried out by his Department to determined the risk of fatality or serious injury from the use of water cannon.
§ Mr. Prior[pursuant to his reply, 25 February 1982, c. 467.]: Advice is available to me from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is also studying the use of water cannon.