HC Deb 20 January 1981 vol 997 c145W
37. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make a statement about operations in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

Responsibility for operations designed to counter terrorism rests with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, supported where necessary by the Army. I refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Antrim, South (Mr. Molyneaux) on 15 January concerning the present security position in the Province.