HC Deb 09 August 1972 vol 842 cc491-2W
Mr. Wilkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether, in view of the restoration of a security forces' presence in the so-called no-go Republican enclaves in Northern Ireland since 31st July, 1972, he intends to enforce through the normal processes of law the

Month Belfast Londonderry Elsewhere in Northern Ireland
1971
June … … … … … 29 4 9
July … … … … … 50 12 20
August … … … … … 52 21 42
September … … … … 93 17 71
October … … … … … 89 20 68
November … … … … 50 15 71
December … … … … 47 21 64
1972
January … … … … … 44 13 81
February … … … … 55 19 70
March … … … … … 63 18 58
[...] … … … … … 60 13 65
[...] … … … … … 51 19 43
[...] … … … … … 21 16 100
[...] … … … … … 60 39 97

tabulate the number of resignations from the Ulster Defence Regiment, Royal Ulster Constabulary, and Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve, respectively, on a monthly basis from November, 1971, to July, 1972, inclusive, also listing for each month the number of resignations by those who were Roman Catholic.

Mr. David Howell

Resignations from the Ulster Defence Regiment, the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve in the months November, 1971, to July, 1972, inclusive were as follows:—

payment of rent and rates throughout these areas.

Mr. David Howell

This matter is being kept under review, but it is hoped that the campaign of civil disobedience may soon be brought to an end.