Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: What estimate he has made of the total cost to public funds arising from so-called punishment shootings in each of the last five years and the current year to date; if he will break down the costs in terms of (a) police costs, (b) medical costs, (c) compensation paid to victims and (d) ongoing costs to the social security budget; and of the latter in how many cases there are likely to be long-term payments. - Shall write.

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate he has made of the total cost to public funds arising from so-called punishment shootings in each of the last five years and the current year to date; if he will break down the costs in terms of (a) police costs, (b) medical costs, (c) compensation paid to victims and (d) ongoing cots to the social security budget; and of the latter in how many cases there are likely to be long-term payments. [9219] Sir John Wheeler: I shall write to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9219; 292 c819W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Crimes of violence Costs Northern Ireland Proscribed organisations