§ Rev. Ian PaisleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his policy towards the holding during school assemblies, of public signings of pledges as part of campaigns organised by bodies which do not recognise or support the role of the security forces in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding reply 15 April 1988]: This is primarily a matter for school authorities operating within existing legislation. I am not aware of any campaign in schools being organised by bodies opposed to the security forces.