§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what his estimate is of the additional police and security costs incurred as a result of Orange Order protests against the ruling of the Parades Commission on parades at Drumcree to date this year; and what estimate he has made of(a) the financial loss for businesses and (b) the damage to persons and property. [131394]
§ Mr. IngramIt is still too early to give accurate figures for the additional cost of Royal Ulster Constabulary operations during the July period. Preliminary costs resulting from all riot, arson and bomb damage, which occurred across the Province over the period 4 to 10 July 2000, have been estimated at £3.25 million.