HC Deb 16 February 1999 vol 325 cc616-7W
Mr. McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many(a) arrests and (b) convictions have been made in relation to illegal pro-Orange Order demonstrations in Portadown since July 1998. [70212]

Mr. Ingram

There have been 135 arrests and 33 persons convicted during the period July 1998 to January 1999 in connection with illegal parades in Portadown.

Mr. McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been(a) arrested and (b) charged in connection with the destruction of Catholic-owned businesses in Portadown since July 1998. [70209]

Mr. Ingram

There have been no persons arrested or charged to date in connection with the destruction of Catholic-owned businesses in Portadown, where the religion of the owner is known, since July 1998.

Mr. McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many arrests have been made in connection with the intimidation of Catholic families in the Craigwell area of Portadown by pro-Orange Order demonstrators. [70301]

Mr. Ingram

One person has been arrested for incitement to hatred at Craigwell Avenue. Three persons were arrested at Corcrain Bridge, close to Craigwell Avenue, for Public Order offences. Twenty one persons were arrested resulting from a riot situation at Corcrain Bridge/Charles Street.