HC Deb 19 June 1972 vol 839 c38W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he will make a statement on proposals for improving security measures for the protection of citizens in the Old park Road area of Belfast, having regard to the increase in violence in that area; and in particular if he will indicate how many explosions and shooting incidents there have been in that area since 24th May:

(2) if he will make a statement on proposals for improving security measures for the protection of citizens in the Crumlin Road area of Belfast, having regard to the increase in violence in that area; and in particular if he will indicate how many explosions and shooting incidents there have been in that area since 24th May.

Mr. David Howell

The possibility of improving security measures in all parts of Northern Ireland is kept under constant review and the security forces are deployed according to the needs of the situation. The posting of an addition battalion to Northern Ireand was announced on 12th June. My right hon. Friend regrets that the information on incidents is not readily available in the form requested