§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been forced by intimidation to leave their homes in Northern Ireland since 1 May 1998; and if she will make a statement. [63172]
§ Mr. IngramThe Northern Ireland Housing Executive holds responsibility for housing those people who claim to be homeless as a result of intimidation, and assesses entitlement to housing under the homelessness legislation. Its Chief Executive has advised me that, from 1 May 1998 to 31 December 1998, a total of 1,358 applicants have been awarded A I (I) priority status by the Housing Executive as a result of intimidation.