HC Deb 22 June 1998 vol 314 cc385-6W
Mr. Donaldson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been charged with scheduled offences in Northern Ireland since 31 August 1994 in respect of(a) offences committed prior to 31 August 1994 and (b) offences committed since 31 August 1994. [46111]

Mr. Ingram

The table shows the number of persons charged with terrorist/serious Public Order type offences during the years 1991–1997. The statistical information system in place does not collate the linking of charges with the date of the offence. To obtain this information in the form requested would incur disproportionate cost.

Persons charged with terrorist/serious public order offences 1991–1997
Year Number
1991 404
1992 418
1993 372
1994 to 31 August 291
1994 from 1 September 58
1995 440
1996 595
1997 405