§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list in the Official Report the minimum and maximum, and the average fines imposed in each regiment for the prevalent offences when serving in Northern Ireland in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. GoodhartOffences classified as "prevalent" are dealt with either summarily by commanding officers, or by courts martial, and may attract fines of up to 28 days pay. Offences also contrary to civil law may involve a fine up to the maximum which may be imposed by a civil court. Information about the actual fines imposed in individual regiments is not readily available and could not be provided without excessive effort and expense.