Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the status of the visit to Cloghogue primary school near Newry on Monday 8 February by Mr. Wilson, the Minister for Tourism and Transport in the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom King[holding answer 12 February 1988]: We were informed in advance of the visit of Mr. Wilson and that he would be seeing the hon. Member for Newry and Armagh (Mr. Mallon). On the understanding that it would be a private visit, I made clear that he would of course be welcome.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his policy towards the criticism of the Army security presence at Cloghogue primary school which was publicly expressed by Mr. Wilson, a Minister from the Republic of Ireland, on Monday 8 February.
§ Mr. Tom King[holding answer 12 February 1988]: Mr. Wilson was on a private visit to the hon. Member for Newry and Armagh (Mr. Mallon). The hon. Gentleman had already raised with me his concern about the location of the permanent vehicle check point, which was the one recommended by Newry and Mourne council.