HC Deb 11 May 2001 vol 368 c509W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many police officers in Northern Ireland have been injured on duty in each of the last 24 months, indicating in each case if the injuries were(a) accidental and (b) the result of assault by (i) Republican, (ii) Loyalist, and (iii) other persons. [159470]

Mr. Ingram

The table shows the number of police officers in the Royal Ulster Constabulary injured on duty over the period 1 April 1999 to 28 February 2001 (the latest date for which information is available). Information on whether injuries were accidental or the result of Republican, Loyalist or other assault is not readily available and could be provided only at a disproportionate cost. However, a breakdown has been provided on injuries as a result of the security situation.

Number of RUC officers injured on duty—1 April 1999 to 28 February 2001
Security situation Total
1999
April 13 159
May 59 213
June 33 221
July 36 210
August 85 244
September 25 179
October 12 189
November 21 217
December 20 246
2000
January 16 197
February 13 178
March 23 211
April 8 192
May 19 198
June 32 224
July 198 359
August 15 146
September 36 158
October 31 155
November 27 139
December 28 90
2001
January 19 72
February 17 36
Total 786 4,233