§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many individuals in Northern Ireland between the ages of 21 and 30 years received sentences of imprisonment in 1980 and for what offences; and what are the figures and comparable details for 1981 to date.
§ Mr. John PattenThe information in respect of persons aged 21 years but under 30 years is as follows:
Offence 1980 1 January to 31 October 1981 Violence against the person 107 100 Explosives offences 23 10 Firearms offences 23 21 Sexual offences 16 15 Burglary 125 127 Robbery 63 52 Theft, handling stolen goods, fraud and forgery 96 84 Malicious damage 26 40 Motoring offences 59 57 Other offences 47 64 Totals 585 570