§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give the total number of people who have died since 1970 during security force operations; how many of these people were members of a paramilitary organisation; and if he will list their affiliations.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 7 November 1991]: Since 1970 a total of 299 persons have been killed in Northern Ireland by the security forces. It is not possible to state how many of these persons were members of a paramilitary organisation.