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Paramilitary Violence
Mr. William Ross:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if she will list for the week ended 23 January the number of violent incidents involving paramilitary groups which took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many involved (a) Loyalist and (b) Republican groups; [68725]
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Mr. Ingram:
Between 17 and 23 January 1999, there were 4 shooting incidents and 3 bombing incidents.
The numbers of casualties as a result of paramilitary attacks are as follows:
(2) if she will list for the week ended 23 January the number of (a) punishment beatings and (b) shootings which took place in Northern Ireland, indicating how many in each category were committed by (i) Loyalist and (ii) Republican groups. [68724]
| By Loyalists | By Republicans | |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 4 | 0 |
| Shootings | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 1 |
Note:
Figures may be subject to minor adjustment in the event of further information coming to light
The figure for shooting incidents includes 3 separate incidents resulting in 3 casualties as a result of paramilitary attacks and the fourth incident is not yet attributable to any grouping.
The bombing incidents reported are not yet attributable to any grouping; however, one has been claimed by the Orange Volunteers and two by the Red Hand Defenders.
Mr. Field:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will list the prospective release dates of all prisoners qualifying for early release under the Belfast Agreement. [69091]
Mr. Ingram:
The information in respect of prospective release dates is shown in the list. It provides the calculated release dates in accordance with the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 for prisoners who have successfully applied to the Sentence Review Commission and who have received Substantive Determinations. Those listed with prospective calculated release dates falling after 28 July 2000 have a right to be released on that day. Details of individual prisoners names are not given for sensitivity and safety considerations. The information contained in the list is as at 4 February 1999.
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Wild Animal Imports
Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans she has to bring Northern Ireland law into line with that of Great Britain regarding the import of wild animals. [69285]
Mr. Paul Murphy [holding answer 4 February 1999]: A consultation paper setting out proposals for Northern Ireland legislation equivalent to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 was issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland on 5 February 1999. A copy has been placed in the Library.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Sports Organisations (Media Takeovers)
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on his policy on takeovers of sporting organisations by media organisations. [65634]
Mr. Byers [holding answer 14 January 1999]: The Director General of Fair Trading advises on mergers which qualify for investigation under the Fair Trading Act 1973. Where a merger raises concerns in respect of a particular market it can be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) for investigation. All cases are considered on their individual merits.
Mr. Paterson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which papers relating to BSkyB's takeover of Manchester United were brought to the attention of his predecessor, the right hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mr. Mandelson); and what meetings his predecessor attended with (a) BSkyB and (b) Manchester United's management. [67287]
Mr. Byers [holding answer 27 January 1999]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Buckingham (Mr. Bercow), on 18 January 1999, Official Report, column 363, and to the reply to Question 65643 tabled by the Member for Buckingham, answered above.
Mirror Group Flotation
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) when he expects to publish the report of the inquiry into the flotation of the Mirror Group; [65587]
- (2) if he will publish an interim report into the inquiry on the flotation of the Mirror Group. [65586]
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Mr. Byers: The Inspectors have not completed their inquiries. No interim report has been prepared by them. It is important for the inspection to be completed as quickly as is possible and for a final report to be submitted. The publication of an interim report could delay the publication of a final report.
Hollis Industries Plc
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which of his Department's Ministers had responsibility for his Department's inquiry into alleged accounting offences by Hollis Industries plc during the period from September to December 1998. [65592]
Mr. Byers: On 23 September 1998 my right hon. Friend the Member for Hartlepool (Mr. Mandelson) decided, after a discussion with the Permanent Secretary, that neither he nor any other DTI Minister should be involved in these inquiries and that they should be handled by officials. Ministers remained accountable to Parliament for any actions or decisions taken by officials.
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