§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will list for the week ended Saturday 1 May (1) the number of violent incidents involving paramilitary groups which took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many involved(a) Loyalist and (b) Republican groups; [83893]
(2) the number of (a) punishment beatings and (b) punishment shootings which took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many in each category were committed by (i) Loyalist and (ii) Republican groups. [83894]
§ Mr. IngramThe number of security incidents during the period 25 April-1 May 1999 are as follows:
- Shooting incidents: 3
- Bombing incidents: 3
The number of casualties as a result of paramilitary-style attacks during the period are as follows:
Loyalist Republican Assaults Nil 1 Shootings 1 Nil Total 1 1 Note:
1. Figures may be subject to minor amendment
2. The shooting and bombing incidents cannot as yet be attributed to a grouping although 2 of the bombing incidents have been claimed by the Orange Volunteers.