HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 cc933-5W
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 and in what circumstanes; in what location the bullets were fired; and how many, if any, persons were injured as a result of the use of plastic bullets.

Mr. Scott

[pursuant to his reply, 24 July 1985]: Between 1 January and 13 July, 116 plastic baton rounds were fired in Northern Ireland. Police records indicate that four people were allegedly injured by plastic baton rounds during 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.