HC Deb 20 October 1975 vol 898 cc51-2W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what decrease has been made in the number of authorised border crossings; and how many they are.

were issued by her Department during the period 1st April 1973 to 31st March 1974 and during the period 1st April 1974 to 31st March 1975, respectively.

Mr. Meacher

Following is the information requested:

Mr. Merlyn Rees

There has been no recent decrease in the number of approved border crossings. There are one approved rail crossing and 20 road crossings of which one is at present impassable.