§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Belfast, South of 27 January,Official Report, column 292, how many of the total days off sick or injured by members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary were
Kneecapping cases Compensation refused Compensation awarded Year Claims received Claims withdrawn By Secretary of State By courts By Secretary of State By courts Claims outstanding Compensation paid (£) 1977 15 1 3 3 7 1 — 16,841 1978 19 3 5 2 8 1 — 29,797 1979 14 2 3 2 6 1 — 16,200 1980 18 2 6 1 6 3 — 36,100 1981 37 2 1 9 17 7 1 170,600 1982 28 3 — 2 13 8 2 168,150 1983 6 — 3 2 1 — — 1,750 1984 5 — — — 3 — 2 85,500 1985 3 — — — — — 3 — 1986 2 — — — — — 2 — 1987 5 — — — — — 5 — Totals 152 13 21 21 61 21 15 524,938