Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many claims for bomb damage were received relative to bomb explosions in Kilrea, County Londonderry, in each year since 1969;
(2) how many claims made in Kilrea, County Londonderry, for compensation for bomb damage in each year since 1969 have been settled by a figure being agreed, whether actually paid to the claimant or not;
(3) in respect of claims made in Kilrea, County Londonderry, for compensation for bomb damage in each year since 1969, in how many cases compensation has actually been paid to the claimants;
(4) how many claims for bomb damage in Kilrea, County Londonderry, remain to be settled; and what is the total sum involved;
(5) when he expects the remaining claims for compensation for bomb damage in Kilrea, County Londonderry, to be finalised;
(6) how many claims for compensation as a result of the three car bomb explosions in Claudy, County Londonderry, on 31st July 1972, still have to be settled; and what is the total sum involved;
(7) how many claims for compensation were received as a result of the three car bombs which exploded in Claudy, County Londonderry, on 31st July 1972;
(8) what is the total sum involved in claims for compensation as a result of the three car bomb explosions in Claudy, County Londonderry, on the 31st July 1972.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI regret that the records on criminal injury compensation have not been maintained from the outset on a basis on which the information requested can be provided without disproportionate effort. I shall be writing separately to the hon. Member.