§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions British and Irish Ministers have reaffirmed their determination to continue to work together against those who use or support violance and their belief that the continued development of co-operation between the two police forces would contribute substantially towards this end.
§ Mr. Tom King[holding answer 13 November 1987]: Frequently, and most recently when British and Irish Ministers met on 16 November when their discussion was devoted exclusively to security matters.