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Mr. McNamara
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many weapons were stolen in Northern Ireland in 1986; and if he will indicate whether these were stolen from the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Ulster Defence Regiment, the Army or private citizens; and if he will provide a breakdown according to whether the weapons were bullet-firing, shotguns, air weapons, etc.
Mr. Scott
[pursuant to his reply, 14 May 1987]: During 1986, 144 weapons were stolen in Northern Ireland.The breakdown is as follows:
| Bullet-firing weapons | Shotguns | Air weapons | |
| Royal Ulster Constabulary | 10 | — | — |
| Ulster Defence Regiment | 1 | — | — |
| Army | 2 | — | — |
| Private Citizens | 14 | 94 | 23 |