HC Deb 01 August 1984 vol 65 cc264-5W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many plastic bullets have been fired in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the current year; in what circumstances; in what location the bullets were fired; and how many persons were injured as a result of the use of plastic bullets.

Mr. Scott

Since 1 January 1984, 441 plastic baton rounds have been fired in Northern Ireland. Police records show that three people have allegedly been injured by plastic baton rounds in that period. I am writing to the hon. Member with the information he has requested about the circumstances and places in which the baton rounds were fired. A copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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