§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which border crossings were closed during September; and what was the effect and the public reaction on both sides of the border.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe 14 border crossings closed by the security forces during September were Carrickawilkin to McKelvey's Grove; Altadaven to Aghamackalinn; Traynor's Bridge; Altnamackan Bridge; Drumhemey; Cortamlat; Mallaghduff Bridge; Listarkelt to Clontibret; Derrynoose to Drumbeo; St. Peter's Lake; two crossings in the Carrickduff area; Clontygora to Edentober; Forkill to Dungooly Cross Roads. In addition a further three roads were reclosed in September. The effect of the closure programme has been to deny these routes to terrorists and since it began terrorist activity in these border areas has decreased markedly. I do not believe that these activities have led to any significant public reaction in the areas concerned.