§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many plastic bullets have been fired in Northern Ireland since 29 May; in what circumstances and in what areas the bullets were fired; and how many persons were injured as a result of the use of plastic bullets since that date.
§ Mr. ScottSince 29 May 1983 a total of 132 plastic baton rounds have been fired in Northern Ireland. Police records show that 2 people have allegedly been injured by plastic baton rounds since that date.
I am writing to the hon. Member with the information he has requested about the circumstances and places in which the baton rounds were fired. A copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.