HC Deb 14 July 1994 vol 246 cc771-2W
16. Lady Olga Maitland

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had with the Irish Government in regard to cross-border security co-operation.

17. Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on cross-border security co-operation between the United Kingdom and the Irish Republic.

Sir John Wheeler

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Bury St. Edmunds (Mr. Spring).

18. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to what extent the Anglo-Irish and the Downing street declaration have had a material impact on cross-border security co-operation and operations against terrorism in the Province.

Sir John Wheeler

The greatly enhanced co-operation in opposing terrorism, which is so apparent since 1985, in large part derives from the closer relations resulting from the agreement and the declaration.

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