Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 1999. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 December 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will list the (a) dates, (b) times and (c) location of each reported sectarian attack in Northern Ireland since 1st June, of which the RUC is aware, indicating those incidents following which persons have been charged. - Inc figures (holding answer 1 December 1999).

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the (a) dates, (b) times and (c) location of each reported sectarian attack in Northern Ireland since 1 June, of which the RUC is aware, indicating those incidents following which persons have been charged. [100176] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 1 December 1999]: It is not possible to provide the information requested as crimes are not recorded as sectarian. However I am advised that between 1 June and 23 November 1999 there have been 11 attacks on church property, 17 attacks on school property, 17 attacks on Orange halls and one attack on GAA property.

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