§ Mr. McNamaraasked 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 locations the bullets were fired; and how many persons were injured as a result of the use of plastic bullets.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 27 January 1986, c.408]: During 1985 1,173 plastic baton rounds were fired in Northern Ireland. Eleven people were allegedly injured during that period. So far this year 10 plastic baton rounds were fired and there have been no reports of anyone having been injured.
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.