§ 12. Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had with the IRA and Sinn Fein concerning the use of violence against Northern Ireland citizens. [125487]
§ Mr. IngramMinisters meet regularly with representatives of all the political parties in Northern Ireland where a range of issues including paramilitary assaults are discussed. We have consistently called upon those with influence over the paramilitary groups to call a complete cessation to these barbaric acts.
§ 13. Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the extent of(a) punishment beatings and (b) other terrorist activities by Republican paramilitaries since 22 May. [125488]
§ Mr. IngramFrom 22 May to 11 June this year there were two deaths, two bombings and 12 shooting incidents. In addition there were seven casualties as a result of paramilitary style attacks (three by Loyalists and four by Republicans).
§ 23. Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many punishment beatings have taken place in the last month. [125500]
§ Mr. IngramDuring the month of May the number of casualties as a result of paramilitary style attacks were 14 shootings (nine by Loyalists and five by Republicans) and 14 assaults (six by Loyalists and eight by Republicans).