§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what quantity of explosives is estimated to have been used, including explosives defused by terrorists in Northern Ireland between 24th March, 1972, and 17th April, 1972, inclusive; and what is the comparable figure for the period from 9th August, 1971, and 2nd September, 1971, inclusive.
§ Mr. David HowellFigures are not readily available for the periods given. The figure for the period 20th March to 17th April, 1972, is 5,183 lb. and for 9th August to 6th September, 1971, 1,713 lb.
§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many explosions occurred in Northern Ireland between 9th August, 1971, and 2nd September, 1971, inclusive; and what is the comparable number between 24th March, 1972, and 17th April, 1972, inclusive.
§ Mr. David HowellFigures are not readily available for the periods given. The number of explosions between 9th August, 1971, and 6th September, 1971, was 142. Between 20th March, 1972, and 17th April, 1972, it was 123.