HC Deb 19 July 2000 vol 354 c194W
10. Mr. Stephen O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland. [129869]

11. Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland. [129870]

Mr. George Howarth

The Government believe the main paramilitary groups are maintaining their ceasefires. There remains, however, a threat from dissident paramilitaries on both sides who are opposed to the Good Friday Agreement.

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