Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:18 pm on 25 February 1988.

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Photo of Mr Seamus Mallon Mr Seamus Mallon , Newry and Armagh 5:18, 25 February 1988

I thank the Secretary of State for trying to clarify the definition of shoot to kill. Is that not somewhat at variance with the view expressed by the deputy chief constable of the RUC, who said that the unit was trained to act with the maximum speed, firepower and aggression?