HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES BY THE IRA IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Early day motion 139, tabled 16 December 1998 by Harry Barnes (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House notes that in 1998 the IRA has reportedly exiled 127 children, 113 since 10th April; further notes that they have intimidated 41 children out of their own areas, 34 since 10th April; recognises that the number of children who have been subject to beatings or were forced to watch beatings is 38, 28 since 10th April; and further recognises that the number of children who were shot or forced to watch shootings is 15, 8 since 10th April.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 5, UUP 4, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.