HC Deb 11 July 1996 vol 281 cc312-3W
14. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the decommissioning of terrorist arms. [35396]

Sir John Wheeler

We remain committed to the decommissioning of illegal arms, the need for which has been underlined by the Provisional IRA's continuing pursuit of violence, and which remains vital if there is to be sufficient confidence to ensure a successful outcome to political talks.