Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many murders were committed in Northern Ireland in 1974 and in 1975; how many were connected with the terrorist campaign; and how many have been solved (1) of those connected with that campaign and (2) others.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesDuring 1974 a total of 205 murders were committed: 194 of these were thought to be connected with terrorism. So far, 49 terrorist murders and 10 of the remaining 11 are regarded as solved. During 1975, a total of 238 murders were committed: 224 of these were thought to be connected with the terrorism. So far, 61 terrorist murders and 12 of the remaining 14 are regarded as solved.