HC Deb 26 June 1972 vol 839 c270W
Mr. McManus

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the cratering of border roads is still the policy of Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. David Howell

The Government have no immediate plans to open those roads which are at present cratered but, as with all security measures, current policy on this aspect of border control is kept under regular review.

Mr. McManus

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many claims for damage have now been received arising out of the cratering of border roads; and how much has been paid in respect of such claims.

Mr. Channon

152. The total amount paid out in settlement to date is £421