HC Deb 24 May 1982 vol 24 c248W
Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the age, sex and date of fatality of all those aged 18 years or under who have died as a result of injuries sustained by the use of plastic bullets.

Mr. Prior

Since August 1975, six people aged 18 years or under have died from injuries received or allegedly received when they were struck by plastic baton rounds. Details are as follows:

Sex Age Date of Death
Male 10 years 30 August 1975
Male 13 years 10 August 1976
Male 15 years 25 April 1981
Female 14 years 13 May 1981
Female 11 years 22 May 1981
Male 11 years 19 April 1982

Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the monthly figures for the numbers of plastic bullets fired in Northern Ireland from November 1981 to the present day.

Mr. Prior

The monthly figures for the number of plastic baton rounds fired in Northern Ireland between November 1981 and 17 May 1982 are as follows:

Number
November 1981 34
December 1981 3
January 1982 7
February 1982 23
March 1982 40
April 1982 30
May 1982* 28
* to 17 May

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