Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many complaints have been received in each of the past three years at the RUC stations in Newtownards, Comber and Dundonald from Roman Catholics alleging intimidation on grounds of religion; and if he will make a statement about alleged forcible removal of Roman Catholics from these three areas.
§ Sir John Wheeler[holding reply 28 June 1993]: There were four complaints of this nature received at the above-named police stations in each of the years 1990, 1991 and 1992.
Such complaints included reports of criminal conduct, including criminal damage, and allegations of sectarian behaviour such as abusive or threatening telephone calls at home or at place of work. In six of the 12 cases families are known to have moved from their homes. The Government strongly condemn all acts of intimidation and the Royal Ulster Constabulary will continue to take action against those involved in criminal behaviour.