HC Deb 10 July 1996 vol 281 cc242-3W
Mr. Robert McCartney

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will setup a task force to deal with ritualized arson attacks on Protestant churches and Orange halls.

Sir John Wheeler

The attacks on Protestant and Orange halls are serious criminal offences and as such the responsibility for investigation rests with the RUC. I understand, however, that it is not intended, at this time, to form a special task force for this purpose, but I can assure the hon. And learned Gentleman that the RUC is fully committed to prevent such attacks and a detailed thorough investigation will always be carried out.

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