§ Q9. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Prime Minister whether he will make new proposals to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland for the co-ordination of border security and the joint defence of the British Isles against terrorism and subversion.
§ The Prime MinisterWe have made clear to the Government of the Republic of Ireland on many occasions our belief that terrorism from whatever quarter is best answered by firm and co-ordinated action on both sides of the border, and our readiness to work to that end.