§ 28. Mr. FabricantTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement regarding the conduct of the parades on the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne.
§ Sir John WheelerParades marking the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne were held at 19 major venues throughout Northern Ireland on 12 July, and passed off without serious incident. Policing arrangements at parades774W are an operational matter for the RUC who, in fulfilling their responsibility to maintain public order and safety, consulted widely beforehand with both parade organisers and local communities.