§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what arms have been found since 1st January 1975 in security searches; and how many of these were found in possession of Republicans and Loyalists.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe total number of firearms found between 1st January, 1975 and 22nd October 1975 was 625. This figure breaks down as follows:
Estimates of the attribution of arms finds to Republican or Loyalist groups are likely to be misleading.
Machine guns 35 Rifles 169 Pistols and revolvers 309 Shotguns 112