asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that the British Army have stated that they have now a new light weight 4.85 rifle which could be used in the Six Counties and which fires smaller calibre bullets than those of the standard rifle and can cause more severe internal injuries than the standard size bullets and that it can be easily hidden and carried by troops in civilian attire; and if he considers that the possession of such weapons by a military force violates the rules of military honour.
Written Answers. - British Army Light Weight Riffle.
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I would refer the Deputy to the reply given today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a question on this subject. The various international conventions, declarations and regulations concerning the laws and customs of war do not appear to prohibit the use by a military force of a weapon such as that referred to in the Deputy's question.