§ 8. Mr. GoodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on paramilitary violence in Northern Ireland since 1 November. [18101]
§ Jane KennedyThe main republican paramilitary groups' ceasefires are still holding. However, dissidents continue to pose a threat.
The main loyalist paramilitary groups UDA/UFF, and the smaller group LVF, have been specified on 23 October. The Secretary of State keeps all ceasefires under review.
However, during the month paramilitary groups on both sides have continued to exercise control over their communities through fear and acts of intimidation.
The Government utterly condemn all paramilitary violence and intimidation and remain resolute in the fight against terrorism.
A copy of the security statistics from 15 November to 27 November is as follows:
Security situation statistics 1–27 November 2001 Number Deaths 1 Shooting incidents 27 Bombing incidents 17 Casualties as a result of Paramilitary: Assaults 6 Shootings 13 Notes:
1.Includes all deaths due to the security situation.
2.The following types of incidents are included:
Shots fired by terrorists
Shots fired by the security forces
Paramilitary style attacks involving shootings
320WShots heard (and later confirmed)
Other violent incidents where shots are fired (eg armed robbery)
4.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.
2.2001 statistics are provisional and may be subject to minor amendment.
§ 16. Mr. BrazierTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the level of violence and intimidation by paramilitary groups. [18109]
§ Jane KennedyTerrorist violence has remained at a significant level. The following table gives a breakdown of that violence from 1 January 2001 to 26 November 2001.
Security situation statistics 1 January-26 November 2001 Number Deaths 14 Shooting incidents 329 Bombing incidents 325 Casualties as a result of Paramilitary: Assaults 128 Shootings 174 Notes:
1.2001 statistics are provisional and may be subject to minor amendment.
2.Includes all deaths due to the security situation.
3.The following types of incidents are included:
Shots fired by terrorists
Shots fired by the security forces
Paramilitary style attacks involving shootings
Shots heard (and later confirmed)
Other violent incidents where shots are fired (eg armed robbery)
4.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.