§ 29. Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied with the quality of weapons and equipment available to the Royal Ulster Constabulary and its reserves.
§ Mr. John PattenThe primary responsibility for determining what weapons and equipment should be provided for the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the RUC Reserve rests with the police authority for Northern Ireland. I am, however, satisfied with the quality of what is currently available.