HC Deb 16 February 1999 vol 325 c625W
Mr. Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what information she has obtained on public attitudes in(a) Northern Ireland and (b) the Republic of Ireland towards (i) decommissioning of arms and (ii) punishment beatings. [71582]

Mr. Ingram

The Secretary of State is fully aware of the attitudes of the majority of people in Northern Ireland towards decommissioning and paramilitary attacks. The Government are committed to implementing all aspects of the Good Friday Agreement.

Obtaining information on public attitudes in the Republic of Ireland is a matter for the Irish Government.