To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sums have been paid in compensation in each of the last three years to the families of soldiers killed in Northern Ireland; and how many cases were involved.

Claims for compensation from families of soldiers killed in Northern Ireland as a result of criminal acts, including terrorist activity, are considered by the criminal injuries compensation division of the Northern Ireland Office. My Department has made one payment of £15,000 to the family of a soldier killed in the Province, not as a result of a criminal act but on the basis of legal liability at common law.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sums have been paid in compensation in each of the last three years to farmers whose livestock or livelihood have been affected by low-flying aircraft; and how many cases were involved.

I regret that the information requested is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost and effort.