§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many weapons were stolen in Northern Ireland in 1986; and if he will indicate whether these were stolen from the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Ulster Defence Regiment, the Army or private citizens; and if he will provide a breakdown according to whether the weapons were bullet-firing, shotguns, air weapons, etc.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 14 May 1987]: During 1986, 144 weapons were stolen in Northern Ireland.
The breakdown is as follows:
Bullet-firing weapons Shotguns Air weapons Royal Ulster Constabulary 10 — — Ulster Defence Regiment 1 — — Army 2 — — Private Citizens 14 94 23