§ Ms. ShortTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much compensation has been paid as a result of rubber and plastic bullet injuries in Northern Ireland each year since 1968.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe information requested is not readily available since 1968 and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. However, since 1982 compensation paid as a result of rubber and plastic bullet injuries is as follows:
£ 1982 39,250 1983 5,515 1984 57,800 1985 59,751 1986 245,250 1987 96,050 1988 17,750 1 To October.