§ Mr. Quentin DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many incidents connected with Irish terrorism, excluding murder, have taken place in Great Britain between 1969 and 10 April 1998 for which nobody has been convicted; and if he will list them; [44333]
956W(2) how many murders connected with Irish terrorism have taken place in Great Britain between 1969 and 10 April 1998 for which nobody has been convicted; and if he will list them. [44332]
§ Mr. Blunkett[holding answer 20 March 2002]: The answer to this question can be provided only at a disproportionate cost. However, from March 1973 to 31 December 2001, there were 371 devices in London, and 17 shootings. In the rest of Great Britain there were 583 devices and 34 shootings. A total of 164 arrests were made in London and 261 in the rest of Great Britain during the same period. I understand that Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) (Alan Fry) of the Metropolitan police would be happy to meet with you to discuss these matters if you wish.