§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the Belfast Harbour Police have been injured as a result of terrorist activity since 1st January, 1968.
§ Mr. WhitelawTwo policemen have been injured as a result of terrorist activities within the Belfast Harbour Estate. In addition, one policeman has been injured at his home and another has been assaulted in the street.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many attacks by armed men have taken place within the area of the Belfast Harbour Authority since 1st January, 1968; and how many of the men engaged in such attacks have been arrested by the Belfast Harbour Police.
§ Mr. David HowellFour, including one incident where it is not certain that the attackers were armed. Fire was also directed towards the harbour estate from378W outside on five occasions. Five arrests have been made in connection with these incidents.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the present total strength of the Belfast Harbour Police; and how many members were in the force in 1950, 1960 and 1972.
§ Mr. David HowellThe present total strength is 87. The corresponding figures for 1950 and 1960 were 81 and 87 respectively.