§ Mr. A. Cecil WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when it is proposed to reopen Lanark way for the convenience of the general public in their private and business interests in the pursuance of their lawful activities in commuting across the community divide.
§ Mr. MatesThe opening and closing of the Lanark way gates is an operational matter for the RUC, which must take into account the level of terrorist threat and the need to protect the community. I understand that although there are no current plans to reopen the gates, the RUC is keeping the situation under constant review.