Written question asked by A Cecil Walker (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 June 2000. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 June 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, If he will make a statement on the security situation in Belfast North. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Walker: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Belfast, North. [125483] Mr. Ingram: During the period 1 January to 13 June this year one death, 36 shootings and two bombings were recorded by the Royal Ulster Constabulary's D Division which takes in North Belfast and includes Antrim and Carrickfergus. There were 54 casualties (31 shootings and 23 assaults) as a result of paramilitary style attacks.

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