Northern Ireland (Operations)

§ Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement about operations in Northern Ireland since the visit of the Secretary of State.

§ Mr. Ian Gilmour

In response to a series of violent disturbances, the security forces have vigorously undertaken their tasks of arresting those responsible, of dispersing crowds, of searching for offensive weapons and, where necessary, of controlling movement.