HC Deb 24 May 2000 vol 350 cc545-6W
Mr. William Ross

To 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. Ingram

The 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 Ross

To 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]

Mr. Ingram

The 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.