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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Wednesday, 23 May 2007 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Provisional IRA Army Council

Question
I thank the Secretary of State for the improving security situation, which he has now referred to twice. Can he ensure not only that the improvement continues but also that we systematically try to purge Northern Ireland society of all aspects of paramilitary activity?
Answer

Yes, indeed. I can certainly give the hon. Gentleman that assurance. We are determined that all remnants of paramilitary activity, especially by dissident republicans and loyalists, must be put aside and that everybody must turn their back on that activity, so that Northern Ireland can move forward to a confident, peaceful and democratic future under a devolved Government.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
460 c1268 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
IRA
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk