HC Deb 13 June 1996 vol 279 c269W
17. Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the level of the current terrorist threat. [30939]

21. Mr. Nigel Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make an assessment of the current terrorist threat. [30945]

Sir John Wheeler

The various terrorist gangs retain their structures and weaponry; they continue to train and to target individuals and installations. Recent activity has included robberies, punishment attacks and murders in Northern Ireland, and the renewed bombing campaign in London.