§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many(a) Republican and (b) Loyalist paramilitary crimes have been committed (i) since the signing of the Belfast Agreement and (ii) during 2001, broken down into (a) shootings, (b) bombings, (c) killings, (d) beatings and (e) other crimes; and if he will make a statement. [17905]
§ Jane KennedyThe information requested is included in following the tables:
Terrorist-related incidents since the Belfast Agreement 10 April 1998 to 22 November 2001 By Loyalist By Republican Unknown Total Murders 35 42 0 77 Shooting incidents 540 237 84 861 Bombing incidents 508 80 30 618 Casualties as a result of paramilitary style assaults 317 183 0 500 Casualties as a result of paramilitary style shootings 273 157 0 430
Terrorist-related incidents 1 January to 22 November 2001 By Loyalist By Republican Unknown Total Murders 10 3 0 13 Shooting incidents 218 89 11 318 Bombing incidents 269 40 12 321 Casualties as a result of paramilitary style assaults 81 46 0 127 Casualties as a result of paramilitary style shootings 113 61 0 174 Notes:
1.The following types of shooting incidents are included:
Shots fired by terrorists
Paramilitary style attacks involving shootings
Shots heard (and later confirmed)
Other violent incidents where shots are fired (eg armed robbery).
2. An individual bombing incident may involve one or more explosive devices. Incidents recorded include explosions and defusings. Incidents involving hoax devices, petrol bombings or incendiaries are excluded.
3. 2001 statistics are provisional and may be subject to minor adjustment.