§ 28. Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe security forces continue to act vigorously and successfully against terrorism and there have been fewer shooting and bombing incidents this week than in recent weeks, particularly in Belfast. Despite the disturbances in Protestant areas of Belfast last week, the great majority share our determination that peace and prosperity should return to Northern Ireland. The security forces will continue to assist the civil authorities to counter terrorism and acts of violence from whatever quarter they arise.