§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his policy on the closing of Border crossings; and what measures are taken to prevent them being reopened.
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§ Mr. BishopThe following table, based on statistics in the FAO Yearbook of Fishery Statistics, shows total values of exports of fish and fish products from OECD countries for each of the years 1964 to 1973 inclusive. Figures for 1974 are not yet available.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 15th December 1975], gave the following information:
I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Mid-Bedfordshire (Mr. Hastings) on 4th December—[Vol. 901, c. 677]. While the legitimate interests of local people are respected, the security forces take account 611W ot the prevailing security situation in deciding whether or not a crossing should be closed. The watch on the border has not been relaxed.