HC Deb 15 October 1975 vol 897 cc748-9W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish a list of the amounts and types of explosive material and detonators and their country of origin, which were recovered from terrorist organisations in Northern Ireland during the last 18 months ended 30th September 1975, and on a monthly basis.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if samples of ammunition, explosives, etc., which are believed to be the property of terrorist organisations and are found by the Eire Army and Garda are made available to the security forces or forensic experts in Northern Ireland, or if such samples have ever been requested and refused; and, if so, on how many occasions.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

This is an operational matter for the police forces concerned. I am informed by the chief constable of the RUC that close and satisfactory co-operation exists between the RUC and the Garda.