HC Deb 06 May 1975 vol 891 cc384-5W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many incidents of shootings, bombings, ambushes and killings which have occurred in County Armagh during January to April 1975 were reported by the police.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

During the period 1st January 1975 to 30th April 1975 there were 106 shooting incidents reported in County Armagh, 32 of which involved the security forces. Of these 32, 12 could be described as ambushes. There were 15 explosions and 10 deaths recorded, all civilians.