HC Deb 07 February 1973 vol 850 c141W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many murders were committed in Northern Ireland during 1972; and how many remain unsolved.

Mr. Peter Mills

There were 376 murders committed in Northern Ireland in 1972; at 5th February 1973, 334 remained unsolved. These figures include murders unconnected with the present emergency, as well as sectarian murders, and all deaths which have resulted from terrorist activity.