§ 10. Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made in tackling organised crime in Northern Ireland. [167669]
§ Mr. PearsonThe partner agencies of the Organised Crime Task Force continue to have considerable success against organised criminal gangs in Northern Ireland. I pay tribute to the commitment and effectiveness of the PSNI, Her Majesty's Customs and Excise and the Assets Recovery Agency in tackling this problem.