HC Deb 29 October 1992 vol 212 cc806-7W
Mr. Mullin

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has investigated recent allegations of army involvement with terrorists in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mates

The inquiry conducted by Mr. John Stevens into allegations of collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and members of the security forces concluded that, while such collusion had occurred, it was neither widespread nor institutionalised. The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland asked for a report from the Chief Constable of the RUC following the "Panorama" programme on 8 June, and that this is awaited.