§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what quantity of explosives is estimated to have been used, including explosives defused, during April, 1972 by terrorists in Northern Ireland; and what was the corresponding figure for April, 1971.
§ Mr. David HowellIt is estimated that 4,480 lbs. of explosives were used by terrorists in April, 1972, compared with 250 lbs. in April, 1971.
§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what quantity of explosives is estimated to have been used, including explosives defused, during the period 1st to 15th May, 1972 by terrorists in Northern Ireland; and what was the corresponding figure for 1st to 15th May, 1971.
§ Mr. David HowellIt is estimated that 1,550 lbs. Of explosives were used by terrorists during the period 1st-15th May,1972, compared with 180 lbs. In the same period of 1971.