§ Mr. William RossTo 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. IngramThe 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