§ Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the present rate of unemployment in the Skelmersdale New Town area for all groups; what were the figures in 1970 and 1971; and how the present rate compares with the rate for Merseyside, South-West Lancashire, the North-West as a whole and nationally.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFollowing is the available information:
injuries were; and what his present condition is.
§ Mr. ChannonNo member of the Ulster Defence Regiment was attacked or injured following the explosion outside the Britannia Bar, Newtownards Road, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd June. But shortly afterwards a man who, in answer to a question, said that he was a member of the Ulster Defence Association was assaulted nearby and subsequently admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital suffering from bruising; he was discharged on 5th June.
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§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the total number of terrorist incidents in Northern Ireland from Friday, 26th May, to Sunday, 4th June; how many of these resulted in deaths to the security forces and the civilian population; how many of these resulted in injuries; and what was the estimated amount of damage done.
§ Mr. ChannonIn the period in question there were 160 terrorist incidents in Northern Ireland. Four members of the security forces lost their lives in three of these incidents; and 15 civilians lost their lives in seven. Thirty-four members of the security forces were injured in 16 incidents; and 212 civilians were injured in 19 incidents.
It is not possible to estimate the amount of damage done in monetary terms.