§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) why he 466W 10th November 1973, together with comparable figures for the four previous years.
§ Mr. LaneThe table below analyses the information obtained from hospitals in England and Wales relating to the 1,186 persons who received hospital treatment for injuries caused by fireworks during the period 14th October to 10th November 1973. Figures are given also for the comparable four-week periods in 1972, 1971, 1970 and 1969, when the total numbers of persons involved were 1,260, 1,059, 1,164 and 1,636.
released on 20th December 1973 Michael Fitzpatrick, a commanding officer in the Provisional IRA;
(2) why he released on 20th December 1973 Michael Stilges, a commanding officer in the Provisional IRA;
(3) why he released on 20th December 1973 Malachy McNally, a commanding officer in the Provisional IRA;
(4) why he released on 20th December 1973 Thomas Taylor, a commanding officer in the Provisional IRA.
§ Mr. Peter MillsA number of people detained under the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973 were released from detention in December 1973 under the Secretary of State's statutory powers. I cannot discuss individual cases.