HC Deb 15 June 1972 vol 838 cc374-5W
60. Sir F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many security incidents in Ulster have taken place in to to and in categories, of deaths, personal injuries and damage to property during the 11 weeks and up to the present date, since Her Majesty's Government's political initiative on 24th March, as compared with the same period of time prior to that date.

Mr. David Howell

Between 2nd January, 1972, and 23rd March, 1972, there was a total of 2,137 security incidents resulting in 80 deaths and 1,250 injuries involving hospital treatment. From 24th March, 1972, until 13th June, 1972, there were 2,361 security incidents resulting in 85 deaths and 1,291 injuries involving hospital treatment. During the first period specified there were 535 incidents which resulted in damage to property while in the second period there were 600, but it is not possible to say how many properties were damaged as a result of these incidents.

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