§ Mr. MaginnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has had specific discussions at meetings of the Anglo-Irish Conference about Republican terrorist incidents with a cross-frontier element which have occurred in Northern Ireland since 1 January 1990; and whether he has had any commitment from the Irish Republic that further security measures are to be put in place.
§ Dr. MawhinneyDiscussions on security matters form a major part of the business of all Anglo-Irish Conference meetings. Both Governments have been constant in their determination to achieve the greatest possible security co-operation. Progress has been made in a number of areas, including joint threat assessment, liaison structures, 141W technical co-operation and communications. The commitment of both Governments to improving the effectiveness of cross-border co-operation remains unswerving.
§ Mr. MaginnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Republican terrorist incidents which have occurred in Northern Ireland since I January 1990 are estimated to have had a cross-frontier element; and if he will give details.
§ Dr. MawhinneyIt would not be appropriate to disclose detailed information held by the Royal Ulster Constabulary about incidents in which charges may be brought.