Royal Ulster Constabulary

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:30 pm on 17 February 1988.

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Photo of Mr Tom King Mr Tom King The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 3:30, 17 February 1988

On my hon. Friend's opening remarks, I found the response of the Opposition deeply disappointing and I understand entirely why my hon. Friend commented as he did. On the question of a member of the Garda crossing the border in pursuit of such an operation, it is absolutely essential that there is trust and understanding between the RUC and the Garda. What is not acceptable on either side is for these things to happen without warning and without co-operation. That must be understood on both sides.