§ 19. Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the benefits to the security situation in Northern Ireland following the Downing street declaration.
§ Sir Patrick MayhewI assess that the joint declaration, which is a declaration for democracy and against coercion, has beneficially still further isolated from public support and toleration those who employ violence for political advancement within our democracy.
§ 27. Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on progress on the Downing street declaration.
§ Sir Patrick MayhewI refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell).