§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many plastic bullets were fired in Northern Ireland in the first half of 1987; in what circumstances; in what location the bullets were fired; and how many persons were injured as a result of the use of plastic bullets.
§ Mr. StanleyDuring the first six months of 1987. a total of 1,571 plastic baton rounds were fired in Northern Ireland; 14 people were allegedly injured as a result.
I am writing to the hon. Member with the information he has requested about the circumstances and places in which the baton rounds were fired. A copy of my letter will be placed in the Library.