HC Deb 22 July 1976 vol 915 cc609-10W
Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Irleand (1) if he will publish in the Official Report figures showing the total number of shooting incidents, and the number involving the security forces, which occurred in Londonderry, Belfast, and other areas, respectively, for each month since 1st January 1973;

(2) if he will publish in the Official Report figures showing the total number of explosions which have occurred in Londonderry, Belfast, and other areas, respectively, for each month since 1st January 1973;

(3) if he will publish in the Official Report figures showing the total number of injuries there have been to members of the UDR, army, police and civilians in Londonderry, Belfast and other areas, respectively, for each month since 1st January 1973 arising out of the security situation;

(4) if he will publish in the Official Report figures showing the total number of assassinations which have occurred in Londonderry, Belfast, and other areas, respectively, for each month since 1st January 1973;

(5) if he will publish in the Official Report figures showing the number of deaths there have been of UDR, army, police and civilians in Londonderry, Belfast, and other areas, respectively, for each month since 1st January 1973.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

These Questions seek detailed data covering a number of years, which will unavoidably take time and effort to obtain from the security forces. A full answer will be given as soon as possible. Security statistics on a quarterly basis since 1st January 1970, giving data for the whole of Northern Ireland, were placed in the Library. Corresponding figures for the second quarter of 1976 will be available shortly.