§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) between Monday 29 November 1999 and Friday 11 February how many violent incidents involving paramilitary groups which took place in Northern Ireland indicating how many involved(a) Loyalists and (b) Republican groups; [122687]
(2) between Monday 29 November 1999 and Friday 11 February how many punishment (a) beatings and (b) shootings took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many in each category were committed by (i) Loyalists and (ii) Republican groups. [122688]
§ Mr. IngramThe number of security incidents during the period 29 November 1999–11 February 2000 are as follows:
Number Deaths 1 Shooting incidents 15 Bombing incidents 5 The number of casualties as a result of paramilitary style attacks during the period are as follows:
By Loyalist By Republican Assaults 18 2 Shootings 8 0 Total 26 2 Notes:
1. Figures may be subject to minor amendment
2. The Shooting and bombing cannot yet be fully attributed to groupings
§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) between Saturday 12 February and the week ended Saturday 13 May how many violent incidents involving paramilitary groups took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many involved(a) Loyalists and (b) Republican groups; [122686]
(2) between Saturday 12 February and the week ended Saturday 13 May how many punishment (a) beatings and (b) shootings took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many in each category were committed by (i) Loyalists and (ii) Republican groups. [122689]
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§ Mr. IngramThe number of security incidents during the period 12 February to 13 May 2000 are as follows:
Number Deaths 2 Shooting Incidents 70 Bombing Incidents 10 The number of Casualties as a result of Paramilitary style attacks during the period are as follows:
By Loyalist By Republican Assaults 17 18 Shootings 26 19 Total 43 37 Notes:
1. Figures may be subject to minor amendment.
2. The Shooting and bombing incidents cannot yet be fully attributed to groupings.