Written question asked by Dominic Grieve (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, What assessment he has made of the threat posed by dissident paramilitary organisations to security in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) Great Britain. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Grieve: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the threat posed by dissident paramilitary organisations to security in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) Great Britain. [159621] Mr. Ingram: While we believe the main paramilitary groups are maintaining their cease-fires there remains a threat from dissidents as evidenced by the recent disruption to the Northern Ireland railway network and the bomb attack on the BBC in London. The security forces are conscious of the threat posed by dissident republicans, and continue to take steps to thwart their attacks.

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