§ Mr. Carsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total number of bombs and incendiary devices planted inside the new security zones in Belfast; and what were the amount of claims received by the Northern Ireland Office as the result of these.
§ Mr. MasonSince 29th March, when the revised city centre security arrangements came into operation, 16 bombs and 12 incendiary devices have been planted within the barriers. Claims assessed at £385,000 have so far been received in respect of those incidents, together with a further 56 claims in respect of which no estimate has yet been received.