§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many(a) police traffic officers and (b) civilians working in police traffic departments there were in each year since 1981.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 14 February 1992]: The information requested is as follows:
Year Police Officers Civilians 1981 346 23 1982 351 23 1983 365 23 1984 353 25 1985 395 27 1986 363 33 1987 361 33 1988 316 31
Reckless driving Failing to stop at pelican and zebra crossing Speeding Breach of traffic sign Drink, driving offences 1981 Proceeded against 409 — 4,883 532 3,165 Convicted 377 — 4,840 517 3,108 1982 Proceeded against 411 — 3,841 528 3,071 Convicted 363 — 3,834 512 2,997 1983 Proceeded against 423 — 3,461 686 3,315 Convicted 386 — 3,437 664 3,228 1984 Proceeded against 454 — 5,039 749 2,971 Convicted 418 — 5,005 659 2,913 1985 Proceeded against 500 — 5,287 873 3,143 Convicted 468 — 5,234 840 3,083 1986 Proceeded against 386 nil 4,726 741 3,042 Convicted 354 nil 4,673 722 2,985 1987 Proceeded against 478 1 7,296 780 3,060 Convicted 456 1 7,229 758 2,989 1988 Proceeded against 431 5 8,304 830 2,818 Convicted 392 5 8,199 801 2,750 1989 Proceeded against 469 3 7,344 722 2,499 Convicted 420 3 7,268 688 2,432 1990 Proceeded against 542 8 7,414 799 2,796 Convicted 480 8 7,312 752 2,705 Notes:
1. Prior to 1986, offences relating to pelican and zebra crossings are included in the figures for breach of traffic signs.
2. Offences relating to bus lanes and traffic lights are included in the figures for breach of traffic signs.
§ Mr. Harry BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many motorists have been(a) charged with and (b) convicted of assault against (i) pedestrians, (ii) cyclists and (iii) other motorists, in each year since 1981.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 14 February 19921: The information requested is not available from existing records.
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Year Police Officers Civilians 1989 301 31 1990 320 30 1991 319 30