HL Deb 18 July 2002 vol 637 cc165-6WA

Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:

In view of recent information concerning links between the IRA and FARC, the Colombian terrorist group, whether they will consider proscribing as international terrorist organisations both groups. [HL5182]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The Provisional IRA is proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000. The Colombian FARC is not proscribed, but the list of proscribed organisations is kept under review and decisions to proscribe or deproscribe are taken after careful consideration of all relevant aspects.