HC Deb 02 April 1974 vol 871 c332W
Miss Quennell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many bomb incidents have been reported over the past six months to his Department; how many explosions have occurred; and what has been the cost to property and the public services in this period.

Dr. Summerskill

Between 1st October 1973 and 31st March 1974 the Home Office received reports of 61 bombs and incendiary devices in England and Wales. 47 of these exploded. Information about the cost to property and the public services is not available.