§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make a statement on the level of co-operation regarding cross border security since the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
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Net Change in Employment June 1979 to June 1983 June 1979 to June 1983 Employees in Employment: All Manufacturing Services Construction Self Employment1 South East thousands -391 -338 10 -49 79 per cent. -5 -10 0 -13 12 East Anglia thousands -14 -28 26 -5 15 per cent. -2 -14 6 -12 19 South West thousands -83 -73 6 -13 67 per cent. -5 -17 1 -15 46 West Midlands thousands -299 -272 -10 -12 36 per cent. -13 -28 -1 -12 26 East Midlands
§ Mr. ScottWhile security co-operation on the ground between the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the Garda Siochana was already good, the Anglo-Irish Agreement has resulted in increased contact and co-operation at all levels between the two forces. Three joint working parties established by the two police forces have now reported and a special ministerial meeting within the framework of the intergovernmental conference was held on 31 October to review progress in implementing, the ability of the security forces to combat cross-border terrorism will be significantly increased.