§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary have lost their lives in the course of their duty in Northern Ireland during each of the past five years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Ian Stewart[holding answer 18 May 1989]: The information is as follows:
Year Number of Officers 1984 10 1985 23 1986 15 1987 17 1988 7 These figures include members of the RUC and RUC Reserve.