Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has about the death of Corporal Steven Smith in Hanover; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonTwo under-car improvised explosive devices were placed under private vehicles belonging to service men, which were left-hand drive and carried United Kingdom type civilian number plates issued for use by the British Forces in Germany, and were parked in a married quarters area in Hanover. One device exploded at 18.15 hours local time on 2 July 1989, causing the death of Corporal Smith and injuries to his wife and four children. The second device was located and neutralised. Both were attached to the cars by magnets.
The Provisional IRA has claimed responsibility for both the devices. The German police are continuing their inquiries.