§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the nature and level of the present threat from dissident republican terrorists in border regions of Northern Ireland; and what criteria are employed when(a) closing military bases and (b) ceasing military operations in those areas. [103416]
§ Jane KennedyDissident republicans currently remain a threat to the peace process although most of their activities have been thwarted, intercepted or nullified by the security forces. Dissidents have been52W responsible for two attacks in border areas this year. Their latest attack was on 10 February when a device exploded outside Enniskillen Town Hall. Any decisions on adjustments to the security profile are taken on the advice of the Chief Constable in consultation with the GOC.