HC Deb 22 July 1975 vol 896 cc192-3W
Mr. Bradford

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total number of cross-border roads between County Fermanagh and the Irish Republic which have been rendered impassable by the British Army from 1969 to the present time; and if he will give, separately, the number rendered impassable from 1st October to 31st December 1973, from 1st January to 31st March 1974, and from 1st April to 30th June 1975, respectively.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

In the period up till 18th July 1975 a total of 44 roads have been blocked between County Fermanagh and the Irish Republic; two roads were blocked between 1st October and 31st December 1973; four roads were blocked between 1st January and 31st March 1974; no roads were blocked between 1st April and 30th June 1975.