HC Deb 26 May 1994 vol 244 c292W
Mr. Parry

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in the Province.

Mr. Cyil D. Townsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on security in Northern Ireland.

Sir John Wheeler

As at 25 May, 32 people have died this year as a result of terrorism in Northern Ireland, 13 in the last four weeks.

The security forces continue to oppose terrorism with unrelenting determination. So far this year, 171 people have been charged with terrorist-related offences, including 43 with murder or attempted murder.