Northern Ireland Health Workers: Security

HL Deb 24 September 2002 vol 638 cc259-60WA

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What steps they propose to take to increase security for health workers in Northern Ireland following the recent spate of attacks. [HL5529]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The Government condemn the recent threats to hospital staff and attacks on members of the emergency services, who provide a vital service to all the people of Northern Ireland. Those who engage in these sectarian attacks need to be reminded that some day they or their families may be in a situation where they require the help of the emergency services. The police are doing all they can to prevent these types of attacks and to apprehend those responsible.