HC Deb 17 May 1972 vol 837 c140W
Mr. McMaster

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will state the total number of persons unlawfully killed and the number admitted to hospital with injuries sustained as a result of unlawful attacks or explosions caused by the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland each week, respectively, since 30th March. 1972 to the latest convenient date.

Mr. David Howell

The information is as follows:

Seven day period commencing Number of unlawful killings
30th March, 1972 1
6th April, 1972 4
13th April, 1972 4
20th April, 1972 1

Figures of persons admitted to hospital with injuries sustained as a result of violence caused by the IRA, as distinct from other disorders are not readily available.