HC Deb 23 February 1989 vol 147 cc755-6W
Mr. Sean Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when was the last time that service personnel fired shots on the British mainland in the course of their duty when they were not involved in training exercises.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, a sentry on duty at Clive barracks, Tern hill, fired three shots at terrorist intruders shortly after 3 am on Monday, 20 February.

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