HC Deb 01 February 1996 vol 270 cc847-8W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the value of lethal weapons that have been lost, stolen or unaccounted for in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; and what were the main weapons involved. [12577]

Mr. Arbuthnot

The number of weapons lost or stolen in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years is as follows:

  • 1991: Nil
  • 1992: Nil
  • 1993: 2 x SA 80
  • 1 x pistol
  • 1994: 4 x pistols
  • 1995: Nil

The aggregate value is estimated at approximately £3,300.

Over the period, some seven additional weapons were lost or stolen and subsequently recovered. No weapons were otherwise unaccounted for.

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