§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many acts of intimidation were carried out against members of the security forces by (a) Loyalist groups, and (b) non-Loyalist groups since 1 March.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 6 May 1986, c. 37]: It is not possible to state the motive in every case of intimidation involving members of the security forces and
1 May 1979 to 31 March 1980 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 £ million (cash) £ million (cash) £ million (cash) £ million (cash) £ million (cash) £ million (cash) £ million (cash) Special assistance Interest-free loans 13.325 37.565 40.562 40.245 32.669 28.321 31.385 Intervention fund grants 4.410 3.912 5.438 7.031 7.229 7.966 4.892 Selective training and other grants — — — 0.324 0.102 1.213 0.223 Standard assistance Capital grants (on machinery and buildings) 2.279 6.020 5.463 5.921 1.634 1.262 2.355 Shipbuilders' relief Cost escalation Insurance (gross)* Regional employment premium refunds* Security staff grants* Total 20.014 47.497 51.463 53.521 41.634 38.762 38.855 * Now discontinued.