§ Mr. Concannonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has yet decided to set up an inquiry into the operation of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978.
§ Mr. PriorTaking full account of the security situation in Northern Ireland and the continued need for legislation 335W to deal with terrorism, I intend to establish an independent review of the operation of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978. It is my intention that the review should take account of the conclusions of Lord Jellicoe's inquiry into the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976, so far as they affect Northern Ireland, and the timing will reflect this.