HC Deb 31 March 1999 vol 328 cc712-3W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if she will list for the week ended 20 March the number of violent incidents involving paramilitary groups which took place in Northern Ireland; and how many involved (i) Loyalist and (ii) Republican groups; [78928]

(2) if she will list for the week ended 20 March the number of (a) punishment beatings and (b) punishment shootings which took place in Northern Ireland; and how many in each category were committed by (i) Loyalist and (ii) Republican groups. [78929]

Mr. Ingram

The number of security incidents during the period 14 March–20 March 1999 are as shown:

  • Deaths—2
  • Shooting incidents—2
  • Bombing incidents—2.

The number of casualties as a result of paramilitary-style attacks during the period are as follows:

Loyalist Republican
Assaults 2 0
Shootings 0 0
Total 2 0

Notes:

1. Figures may be subject to minor amendment.

2. The shooting and bombing incidents cannot as yet be attributed to a grouping.