HC Deb 26 November 1986 vol 106 cc269-70W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many plastic bullets were fired by the Royal Ulster Constabulary; and how many members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary were injured in street disturbances in each of the two periods of 12 months, ended 15 November 1985 and 15 November 1986.

Mr. Scott

[pursuant to his reply, 17 November 1986, c. 57–58]: The information sought is as follows:

12 months ended 15 November 1985 12 months ended 15 November 1986
Plastic baton rounds fired by the RUC 918 1,463
RUC (including RUC reserve) injured 319 632