Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 July 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 2 July 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many stun grenades have been issued to the Army in the last 12 months; how many have been used in Northern Ireland in the past 12 months; what level of authorisation is required for use of this weapon; and what (a) rules and (b) guidance applies to its use; who has authorised the use of stun grenades in Northern Ireland in the last 12 months. - Inc fact that I am withholding details of numbers, use, level of authorisation and rules of engagement under Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

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