§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied with the working co-operation between the Army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Northern Ireland with the Army and police in Southern Ireland; and if he will enter into discussions to set up an instant telecommunications system and set out a working code of practice for dealing with incidents.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeI cannot be satisfied so long as border incidents continue and at so high a rate. Much more could be done to prevent terrorist cross-border operations, and this view has been repeatedly made clear to the authorities in the Republic. Her Majesty's Government have always sought co-operation and are ready to discuss any procedures which will ensure prompt and effective action against terrorists.