§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action has been taken to enhance the security of the civil air link with Great Britain.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNew security measures are being enforced for the protection of Aldergrove Airport. They involve a number of road closures and diversions authorised by me under powers contained in the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973. Details of the closures have been widely publicised in Northern Ireland. They are necessary to maintain the continued safety of aircraft and travellers. Some inconvenience to road users and disturbance of local residents is inevitable, but every effort has been made to keep this to a minimum. Diversion signs have been posted. Consultations were held locally; for security reasons these had to be restricted in time and scope.