§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied with the present arrangements for security coverage of the Carrickmore-Crossmaglen districts; and, in view of Irish Republican Army claims and other available evidence that the Provisional Irish Republican Army patrols these areas, if he intends to intensify the security presence in these areas.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.