§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many times plastic bullets were used in the first six months of 1989; what were the circumstances of each incident; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeI am writing to the hon. and learned Member with the details for the first six months of 1989, in which 235 plastic baton rounds were fired. I shall place a copy of my letter in the Library.