Security Forces (Killings)

HC Deb 07 March 1985 vol 74 c588W

15. Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been killed by Government security forces in Northern Ireland since 1968.

Mr. Scott

Since 1968, 265 people have been killed by the security forces in the course of their duties.

7. Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) males and (b) females have been killed in the Province by security forces since 1968.

Mr. Scott

Since 1968, 265 people have been killed by the security forces in the course of their duties. 253 of these were male and 12 were female.