HC Deb 17 May 1976 vol 911 cc377-8W
Mr. Bradford

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many explosions occurred in Northern Ireland during the seven years from 1969 to 1975 caused by terrorists operating from the Republic of Ireland and detonating these explosions from that country, listing each year separately;

(2) how many incursions by terrorists from the Republic of Ireland there were during the seven years from 1969 to 1975, listing each year separately;

(3) how many border incidents involving terrorists have occurred during the years 1969 to 1975, inclusive, listing the number for each year separately.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.