§ Mr. Bellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the number of allegations of police maltreatment of prisoners held in their custody under the emergency provisions in Northern Ireland during the years 1975 to 1985 on a year by year basis; how many investigations were held; and how many of the allegations were upheld during the same years, again on a year by year basis.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 19 January 1987]: This information is not available in the form requested for 1975 to 1985. I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible giving the available information for 1979 to 1985.
§ Mr. Bellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the number of allegations of police maltreatment of prisoners in their custody in Northern Ireland other than under emergency powers during the years 1975 to 1985 on a year by year basis; how many investigations were held; and how many of the allegations were upheld during the same years, again on a year by year basis.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 19 January 1987]: The information is not available in the form requested and can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.