§ Mr. MaginnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the figures for(a) killings by terrorists, (b) terrorist shooting incidents and (c) terrorist bombs, including explosions and defusings in 1985; and in which of the subsequent years the number of offences in each category has been lower.
§ Mr. MatesIn 1985, there were 47 murders believed to have been carried out by terrorist organisations, 237 terrorist shooting incidents and 215 terrorist bombs, including explosions and defusings. The number of terrorist incidents in each of these three categories has not been lower in any subsequent year.
§ Mr. MaginnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were charged with terrorist offences in 1985; and in which of the subsequent years the number of such persons has been higher.
§ Mr. MatesA total of 522 persons were charged with terrorist offences in 1985. The only subsequent year in which the number of such persons has been higher is 1986.