§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the sums obtained by the Irish Republican Army from extortion in the building industry in Northern Ireland in the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyReliable estimates of sums obtained by extortion in the building industry by both Republican and Loyalist paramilitary organisations are not available. The problem of extortion in the building industry and elsewhere is, however, recognised to be serious and major efforts are being made to combat it.