§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo 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 WheelerThe 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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