asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many of the 13 persons shot dead in Londonderry on 30th January 1972 gave a positive reaction when tests were carried out to discover if they had been using firearms or handling them on that day; and what were the names of the persons who gave such a positive reaction;(2) how many of the persons shot dead in Londonderry on 30th January 1972 gave a positive reaction when tests were carried out to determine if they had been handling or in contact with explosives of any type, namely commercial or mixtures, on that day; and what were the names of such persons.
I cannot add to the information and conclusions given in the report of the Widgery Tribunal (H.C. 220 1972).
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the amounts of compensation paid to the relatives or dependants, in each case, of the persons shot dead in Londonderry on 30th January 1972 whose bodies gave a positive reaction to tests to discover if they had been in contact with explosives, or had handled or fired firearms on that day; and what was the name of the dead person in each case.
The Ministry of Defence has agreed to pay to the relatives or dependants of the men shot dead in Londonderry on 30th January 1972 the following sums:
| £ | |
| Patrick Joseph Doherty | 16,575·35 |
| Gerald Donaghy | 850·00 |
| John Francis Duddy | 2,422·00 |
| Hugh Pius Gilmore | 250·00 |
| Michael Kelly | 250·00 |
| Michael McDaid | 250·00 |
| Kevin McElhinney | 250·00 |
| Bernard McGuigan | 3,750·00 |
| Gerald McKinney | 13,770·00 |
| William McKinney | 1,350·00 |
| William Noel Nash | 250·00 |
| James Joseph Wray | 1,500·00 |
| John Pius Young | 250·00 |
| 1. J. Gallagher | … | … | … | 14th August 1969 | … | … | Armagh | ||
| 2. P. Rooney | … | … | … | 15th August 1969 | … | … | Divis Street Flats, Belfast | ||
| 3. W. J. Burns | … | … | … | 3rd July 1970 | … | … | … | Falls Road, Belfast | |
| 4. H. Thornton | … | … | … | 7th August 1971 | … | … | Springfield Road, Belfast | ||
| 5. W. J. Ferris | … | … | … | 10th August 1971 | … | … | Crumlin Road, Belfast | ||
| 6. J. J. Parker | … | … | … | 10th December 1971 | … | … | Butler Street, Belfast | ||
| 7. P. J. Doherty | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 8. G. Donaghy | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 9. J. F. Duddy | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 10. H. P. Gilmore | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 11. M. Kelly | … | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | |
| 12. M. McDaid | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 13. K. McElhinney | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 14. B. McGuigan | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 15. G. McKinney | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 16. W. McKinney | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 17. W. N. Nash | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 18. J. J. Wray | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 19. J. P. Young | … | … | … | 30th January 1972 | … | … | Londonderry | ||
| 20. P. J. McVeigh | … | … | … | 13th May 1972 | … | … | … | Crumlin Road, Belfast | |
| 21. M. J. Deery | … | … | … | 19th May 1972 | … | … | … | Londonderry | |
| 22. W. J. Bell | … | … | … | 5th December 1972 | … | … | Berwick Road, Belfast. | ||
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in how many cases compensation has been paid to the relatives or dependants of persons shot by the security forces in Northern Ireland since 1st August 1969 whose bodies gave a positive reaction when tests were carried out to determine if they had been in contact with firearms, had fired firearms shortly before being shot, or who had a positive reaction to tests for handling or being in contact with explosives; when and where they were shot; and what were the individual amounts of compensation.
I regret that the information is not readily available and I will write to the hon. Member.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether it is intended that compensation will be paid to the relations or dependants of all persons shot dead by the Army or other members of the security forces in Northern Ireland.
Any claims submitted will be considered on their merits.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in how many cases compensation has been paid to persons shot dead by the security forces in Northern Ireland since 1st August 1969; what were the names of the persons killed; when and where they were shot.
Other than under the Criminal Injuries to Persons (Compensation) Act (Northern Ireland) 1968, compensation has been paid in respect of the following persons shot dead by the security forces on the dates and at the places specified:
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, of the persons known to have been shot by the security forces in Northern Ireland since 1st August 1969, how many were Roman Catholics and how many were Protestants; and in how many cases compensation was paid.
Other than under the Criminal Injuries to Persons (Compensation) Act (Northern Ireland) 1968, compensation has been paid in respect of 22 persons shot dead by the security forces in Northern Ireland since 1st August 1969. No record is kept of their religion.