HC Deb 15 March 2000 vol 346 c225W
6. Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland. [113220]

7. Mr. Randall

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland. [113222]

16. Mr. Paterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland. [113232]

Mr. Ingram

There remains a continuing potent and dangerous threat from dissident paramilitaries. There has also been a recent increase in the so-called punishment beatings which we unreservedly condemn. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State continues to keep the security situation under close review.