Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons from Londonderry city and county are at present serving prison sentences for murder committed in connection with IRA and Protestant para-military activity during the current troubles.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNine persons from the city or county of Londonderry are currently serving prison sentences or are detained during the Secretary of State's pleasure under the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 for offences of murder connected with the present security situation.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been murdered in South Armagh since 10th February 1975.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 5th December 1975; Vol. 901, c. 760], gave the following information.
Twenty-four.