HC Deb 18 May 1972 vol 837 cc197-8W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many explosions occurred in Northern Ireland as a result of terrorist activities during April, 1972; and what was the corresponding figure for April, 1971.

Mr. David Howell

There were 105 explosions in April, 1972, and 27 in April, 1971.

Mr. Pounder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many explosions occurred in Northern Ireland as a result of terrorist activities during the period 1st to 15th May, 1972, and what was the corresponding figure for 1st to 15th May, 1971.

Mr. David Howell

There were 35 explosions during the period lst-15th May, 1972, compared with 24 explosions in the same period in 1971.