§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied that there are sufficient expert forensic staff available to assist the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the Army in dealing with the large number of unsolved murders and other crimes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HowellThe investigation of unsolved murders which have occurred in Northern Ireland has not been
Persons Injured* 1972 Civil Violence Persons Killed Shooting Incidents Bomb Explosions Shooting Incidents Bomb Explosions and Civil Violence January … … — 24 2 41 229 February … … — 11 11 52 239 March … … 1 19 19 61 730 April … … 1 14 7 76 201 May … … 1 27 12 113 559 June … … — 26 9 78 319 July … … 1 74 20 170 401 August … … 3 24 28 72 268 September … … 1 28 11 100 270 October … … 5 25 10 75 239 * A further breakdown of the total number of people injured is not available.