HC Deb 05 December 1975 vol 901 cc759-60W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many crimes have been committed in South Armagh by IRA terrorists since 10th February 1975; how many persons have been made amenable for these crimes and what were their sentences; how many persons have been charged with these crimes; and how many persons are awaiting trial for these crimes;

(2) how many of the crimes attributable to IRA terrorism in the South Armagh area have as yet no arrests recorded against them and remain un-solved;

(3) how many persons have been murdered in South Armagh since 10th February 1975;

(4) how many murders of civilians in South Armagh have not been solved;

(5) how many murders of UDR personnel and how many murders of other Army personnel are unsolved;

(6) how many murders of RUC personnel are unsolved;

(7) how many murders of RUCR personnel are unsolved;

(8) how many persons have been charged with the offence of obstructing the security forces in the execution of their duties;

Estimates are not available for the year 1975.

(9) how many persons from South Armagh have been charged with being in membership of the IRA.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I shall reply to the hon. Member's Questions as soon as possible.

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