§ 21. Sir Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the number of politically related incidents of violence involving weapons, indicating the organisations and individuals responsible, in the last three months. [65819]
§ Jane KennedyIt is not possible to answer the question in the format requested. However, the table shows the number of security-related incidents during the last three months.
Security situation statistics 1 April to 28 June 2002 By Loyalistis By Republicans Number of deaths as a result of the security situation — 1 Number of shooting incidents 42 31 Number of bombing incidents 51 10 Number of casualties as a result of paramilitary-style assaults 24 12 Number of casualties as a result of paramilitary-style shootings 21 12 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; shots heard (and later confirmed); other violent incidents where shots are fired (e.g. armed robberies).
3. 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.
N.B. 2002–03 statistics are provisional and may be subject to minor amendment.