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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2003. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what his assessment is of the current terrorist threat level in Northern Ireland.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what his assessment is of the current terrorist threat level in Northern Ireland. [135395] Jane Kennedy: Recent activity by dissident republicans and loyalists shows that they still pose a threat to the peace process. However, the security forces continue to disrupt, intercept or thwart their operations through good intelligence-led policing and covert operations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
135395; 412 c774W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Northern Ireland Terrorism
Link
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