HC Deb 19 May 1972 vol 837 cc224-5W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were killed and injured in Northern Ireland as a result of terrorist activity between 1st and 15th May, 1972; and what was the corresponding figure for 1st to 15th May, 1971.

Mr. David Howell

Ten persons were killed as a result of terrorist activity between 1st and 15th May, 1972; two persons were killed during the corresponding period last year. Full statistics of injuries for the period are not yet available, but during the first 13 days of the month 275 persons were injured. For the same period last year the figure was 20.

Mr. Pounder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were killed and injured in Northern Ireland as a result of terrorist activity during April, 1972; and what was the corresponding figure for April, 1971.

Mr. David Howell

In April, 1972, 17 persons were killed and 272 injured as a result of terrorist activity. During the corresponding period last year no one was killed but 64 persons were injured.

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