§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have been (a) killed and (b) injured in England and Wales in each year for the longest available period of time as a result of terrorist activity; and if he will break down the figures specifying whether the terrorists were (i) from western Europe, (ii) from Northern Ireland, (iii) from the Republic of Ireland, (iv) from other parts of the world and (v) of unknown origin.
§ Mr. HurdThe information is not available in the form requested. The table below gives the number of deaths and injuries attributed to terrorist activity related to Northern Irish and international affairs between 1973 and 1983. In connection with the deaths, 22 persons have been convicted of homicide, of whom four were born in Great Britain, nine in Northern Ireland, three in the Republic of Ireland and six elsewhere. There is no information about the origin of others responsible for these deaths and injuries.
Table showing number of deaths and injuries caused by terrorist activities* in England and Wales, 1973–1983, with country of birth of persons convicted of homicide in connection with these deaths 1 2 Injuries caused by terrorism Deaths caused by terrorism (A) (B) (A) (B) Connected with Northern Irish affairs Not connected with Northern Irish affairs Connected with Northern Irish affairs Not connected with Northern Irish affairs 1973 365 — 1 — 1974 440 — 43 — 1975 234 11 1976 104 2 1977 3 1978 12 11 5 1979 7 1 1980 2 2 4 1981 41 3 1982 59 1 11 1983 97 6 Total 1,361 14 78 12 * Not including postal devices.