HC Deb 28 June 1993 vol 227 c337W
Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of Stale for Northern Ireland how many mortar and bomb attacks have been launched against police stations in Northern Ireland in each of the last four years.

Sir Patrick Mayhew

The information requested is as follows:

Year Bomb Attacks Rocket/mortar Attacks
1989 22 6
1990 23 12
1991 41 13
1992 17 6

Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many portakabin-type structures are still in use at police stations in Northern Ireland; and what assessment has been made of their vulnerability to mortar and bomb attacks relative to other kinds of structure.

Sir Patrick Mayhew

There are a number of portakabin-type structures, or sectional buildings, within the police estate. They are used mainly for storage facilities. For security reasons, I do not consider that it would be appropriate to specify the precise number still in use.

All the buildings are nevertheless assessed as to their comparative vulnerability to mortar and bomb attack with particular consideration being given to their location and use.