§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the Republic of Ireland on cross-border security co-operation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorI know from my discussions with the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary that the close and professional relationship between the RUC and the Garda Siochana continues to play a highly effective role in the prevention and detection of terrorist activity on both sides of the border.