Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour), 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: How many items of computer equipment were seized or confiscated by the RUC in November and December 1996; how many of these items were seized from (a) community centres, (b) commercial properties and (c) domestic residences; and how many individuals are or have been subject to criminal prosecutions as a result of evidence so obtained.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many items of computer equipment were seized or confiscated by the RUC in November and December 1996; how many of these items were seized from (a) community centres, (b) commercial properties and (c) domestic residences; and how many individuals are or have been subject to criminal prosecutions as a result of evidence so obtained. [19943] Sir John Wheeler: As part of an on-going investigation, a number of items of computer equipment were seized from various locations during November and December 1996. Some items are still retained. A DPP file is pending and it would therefore not be appropriate to disclose further details at this stage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19943; 292 c820W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Computers Business premises Community centres Housing Northern Ireland Prosecutions