HC Deb 27 February 1986 vol 92 c634W
20. Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been killed by terrorist action in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; and, of these numbers, how many were members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Mr. Scott

The information is as follows:

Year Total Numbers of Deaths Number of RUC Deaths
1981 84 21
1982 85 12
1983 66 18
1984 53 9
1985 49 23

Deaths caused by the security forces in incidents initiated by terrorist action are not included.