HC Deb 09 March 1982 vol 19 c365W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that the approaches to the port of Londonderry are adequately safeguarded; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wiggin

In the light of the recent attack on a ship in Lough Foyle my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is considering with the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the general officer commanding and the senior naval officer, Northern Ireland, the adequacy of measures taken to safeguard shipping in the lough.

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