§ 25. Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on decommissioning of terrorist weapons. [33157]
§ Jane KennedyThe IICD reported on 23 October that it had witnessed the IRA putting a quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives completely beyond use. The IICD described this as a significant event. This move by the IRA was historic and gives the clearest possible signal that it is moving away from violence for good. It is imperative that we now see further progress in the transition away from violence. All paramilitary groups should now build on this very significant progress.