HC Deb 19 December 1972 vol 848 cc348-9W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Minister of State for Defence what steps are taken to ensure that the eight shops in Belfast which have doors outside the protected area as well as inside it carry out through their security guards an adequate check of persons entering the premises; and if he will arrange for close co-ordination with the security authorities and arrange, on a rota basis, that for a limited period each day a member of the security forces should actually be present to supervise and advise on the search procedures.

Mr. Blaker

As stated in my reply on 6th December, a full review of the security arrangements has been conducted in conjunction with the shop managers. They have been advised and assisted in the provision of security guards and regular discussions are held with them and with other interested people in the area.

All reasonable steps are being taken to control the movement of people into the protected area and in the present circumstances no improvement could be expected from the deployment of troops at the shop doors for a limited period each day.—[Vol. 847, c. 464.]

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