HC Deb 11 July 1996 vol 281 c312W
11. Sir Ivan Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the relationship of his Department with Irish Ministers on security and co-operation. [35393]

15. Dr. Goodson-Wickes

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his relations with the Irish Government in respect of security and co-operation. [35397]

Sir John Wheeler

I and my colleagues regularly discuss security issues and security co-operation with Irish Ministers. Both Governments are committed to ensuring the effectiveness of security co-operation between our two Governments and between our respective security forces, and will vigorously pursue improvements to those arrangements.