§ Mr. Maginnisasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals for future policing within Ulster have been discussed with the Irish Republic's Government; who has taken part in these discussions; if the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary has been consulted; and whether he agrees with these proposals.
§ Mr. Hurd[pursuant to his reply, 3 June 1985, c. 85]: The details of any discussions between Ministers and officials of Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the Republic of Ireland about security co-operation must remain confidential. It would not be right for me to give the names of individuals who join in any such discussions or the views of those who may be consulted. The responsibility for future policing within Northern Ireland remains with Her Majesty's Government.