HC Deb 30 June 1999 vol 334 c179W
16. Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the number of crimes attributed to paramilitary organisations committed in Northern Ireland in 1999. [87731]

Mr. Ingram

Statistics for crimes believed to be attributed to paramilitary organisations are collated under the headings in the following table. These show the number of incidents recorded as being of paramilitary style during the period 1 January to 18 June 1999. This figure is not exhaustive, however, and is subject to amendment

Number
Paramilitary style incidents
Deaths 5
Shootings 66
Bombings 46
Casualties as a result of paramilitary style attacks
Shootings 43
Assaults 81

Note:

These figures are subject to amendment