HC Deb 11 May 1972 vol 836 c431W
Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to secure the United Kingdom-Republic of Ireland Border against terrorist infiltration and the escape of terrorists from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland.

Mr. David Howell:

The security forces will continue their efforts to exercise control on the border against terrorist infiltration, and to prevent terrorists from escaping across the border. Her Majesty's Government are continuing to impress on the Government of the Republic the need for action to ensure that terrorists should not be able to operate in the North from a refuge in the South.

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