HC Deb 23 October 2002 vol 391 cc370-1W
Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, If he will make a statement on the security situation since 24 July. [74025]

Jane Kennedy

The Government abhor the hate-inspired violence which predominated in the interface areas of North and East Belfast during the summer months. Police were repeatedly attacked with blast bombs, petrol bombs, acid bombs, bricks and other missiles. They also came under live gunfire from both communities. However, the security forces established a high profile on both sides of the community and the adoption of a number of physical security measures and the introduction of CCTV have brought a measure of calm to these troubled areas.

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