Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 14 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 December 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will list (a) the number of patients treated at hospitals in Northern Ireland as a result of paramilitary attacks, broken down by type of injuries and (b) the number and type of operations carried out on patients whose injuries have been received as a result of paramilitary attacks in each of the past five years, indicating the cost of treating such patients.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list (a) the number of patients treated at hospitals in Northern Ireland as a result of paramilitary attacks, broken down by type of injuries and (b) the number and type of operations carried out on patients whose injuries have been received as a result of paramilitary attacks in each of the past five years, indicating the cost of treating such patients. [24101] Dr. John Reid: Responsibility for this matter has been devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly and is therefore no longer a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 377 c183W; 24101
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Crimes of violence Hospitals Injuries Medical treatments Patients Northern Ireland Surgery
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