§ 10. Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what additional security measures he has introduced since the end of the IRA ceasefire. [11976]
§ Sir John WheelerThe Chief Constable has responded to the security situation as it has developed and the security forces are at a high state of alert. They have been successful in preventing terrorist attacks. The Army has adopted a higher profile and in certain areas is now regularly supporting police patrols. There are more vehicle checkpoints and measures have been taken to protect vulnerable police stations.
23. Sir Irvine Patnick: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make an assessment of security in Northern Ireland. [11990]
§ Sir John WheelerThere has been a steadily increasing number of terrorist attacks over the past few months. These have put the lives of members of the security forces and civilians at extreme risk. The police and Army are exercising all their skill and vigilance to thwart these attacks and their success has been evidenced by a number of recent arms finds and the charging of several individuals with terrorism-related offences. Their efforts will continue unremittingly.