§ Dr. Mawhinneyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the names of those who have been charged as a result of discharging firearms over coffins or graves in Northern Ireland in each year since 1 January 1968.
§ Mr. AlisonIt would not be appropriate to give the names of offenders. However, following their appearance at a funeral last year six people were convicted of various 41W terrorist-type offences, including the possession of firearms and the wearing of para-military uniforms. Similar incidents at subsequent funerals remain under investigation.