§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to her oral answer of 14 January 1998,Official Report, column 337, what action she has taken to investigate alleged links between (a) drug traffickers, (b) the IRA and (c) Sinn Fein and Direct Action Against Drugs. [26870]
§ Mr. IngramThe investigation of any criminal activity is a matter for the RUC who rigorously investigate all drug trafficking and other illegal activity regardless of what individuals or organisations may be involved.