§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is customary for Customs posts to close down on the Northern Ireland border with the Republic of Ireland during the funeral of Roman Catholic Irish Republican Army men.
§ Mr. Peter ReesNo.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the Newry-Dublin Road Customs post was closed on Good Friday following intimidation by the Irish Republican Army; and if he will ensure that this will not happen again.
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§ Mr. Peter ReesThe day-to-day operation of Customs stations in Northern Ireland is, and must remain, a matter for the discretion of local management. It was judged appropriate to close the post at Newry for two hours on Good Friday.