HC Deb 04 February 1999 vol 324 cc697-8W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when she plans to revoke the section 42

Casualties as a result of paramilitary style shootings, 1996–98
1996 1997 1998
Monthly Breakdown Loyalist Republican Loyalist Republican Loyalist Republican
January 1 — 8 1 5 7
February — — 3 — — 4
March 2 — 8 — 1 4
April — 1 4 1 3 4
May 3 — 2 1 4 1
June 2 — 6 2 4 9
July — 1 2 11 4 1
August — — 5 1 4 1
September 3 — 3 1 2 —
October 3 — 1 1 — 1
November 4 1 2 2 4 3
December 3 — 2 5 3 3
Total 21 3 46 26 34 38

Note:

Figuers are subject to minor adjustment

of the Fair Employment (NI) Act notice in respect of the Tinnelly Brothers case of Newry, Co Down. [67749]

Mr. Ingram

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is not yet in a position to make a decision on this matter. When she does, I shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.