§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent(a) meetings and (b) discussions he has had with (i) Unionist politicians and (ii) others on decommissioning of arms held by Loyalist terrorists; and if he will make a statement. [137344]
§ Mr. SpellarWe have talked about the issue of decommissioning by paramilitary organisations at a large number of meetings and discussions regarding the political process in Northern Ireland over recent weeks. Individual meetings and discussions are confidential, but we have consistently made clear our view that all paramilitary groups should engage with the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning with a view to putting arms beyond use in a manner which is conducive to creating public confidence.