Written question asked by Iain Luke (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2004. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to eradicate paramilitary-style assaults on the civil population of Northern Ireland. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Luke: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to eradicate paramilitary-style assaults on the civil population of Northern Ireland. [153161] Jane Kennedy: The Government utterly condemns all paramilitary violence and acts of intimidation and remains resolute in its determination to see these brought to an end. We continue to call on those with influence over paramilitary groups to call a complete end to these barbaric attacks. This is also an area that the recently appointed Independent Monitoring Commission will regularly report on as part of their overall remit.

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