Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British service personnel were injured during the last 30 years during service in Northern Ireland. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British service personnel were injured during the last 30 years during service in Northern Ireland. [58853] Mr. Doug Henderson: The number of British Service personnel who were injured during the last 30 years, from any cause, during service in Northern Ireland are detailed in the table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number of injured personnel Army {1}6,069 RN {2}159 RAF {2}137 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Figures are from August 1969--31 October 1998 {2} Figures are from 1 January 1976--31 October 1998 The figures relate primarily to injuries which were incurred whilst on duty; however, the manner in which data have historically been compiled means some injuries incurred whilst off duty may also be included. The figures exclude injuries resulting in death.

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