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Shooting Fatalities

Volume 884: debated on Monday 13 January 1975

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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 Doherty16,575·35
Gerald Donaghy850·00
John Francis Duddy2,422·00
Hugh Pius Gilmore250·00
Michael Kelly250·00
Michael McDaid250·00
Kevin McElhinney250·00
Bernard McGuigan3,750·00
Gerald McKinney13,770·00
William McKinney1,350·00
William Noel Nash250·00
James Joseph Wray1,500·00
John Pius Young250·00
I would refer the hon. Member to the report of the Widgery Tribunal (H.C. 220, 1972) for information and conclusions on the forensic tests.
1. J. Gallagher14th August 1969Armagh
2. P. Rooney15th August 1969Divis Street Flats, Belfast
3. W. J. Burns3rd July 1970Falls Road, Belfast
4. H. Thornton7th August 1971Springfield Road, Belfast
5. W. J. Ferris10th August 1971Crumlin Road, Belfast
6. J. J. Parker10th December 1971Butler Street, Belfast
7. P. J. Doherty30th January 1972Londonderry
8. G. Donaghy30th January 1972Londonderry
9. J. F. Duddy30th January 1972Londonderry
10. H. P. Gilmore30th January 1972Londonderry
11. M. Kelly30th January 1972Londonderry
12. M. McDaid30th January 1972Londonderry
13. K. McElhinney30th January 1972Londonderry
14. B. McGuigan30th January 1972Londonderry
15. G. McKinney30th January 1972Londonderry
16. W. McKinney30th January 1972Londonderry
17. W. N. Nash30th January 1972Londonderry
18. J. J. Wray30th January 1972Londonderry
19. J. P. Young30th January 1972Londonderry
20. P. J. McVeigh13th May 1972Crumlin Road, Belfast
21. M. J. Deery19th May 1972Londonderry
22. W. J. Bell5th December 1972Berwick 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.

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.