Northern Ireland

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 7 April 1970.

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Photo of Mr Enoch Powell Mr Enoch Powell , Wolverhampton South West 12:00, 7 April 1970

I would not have thought that any hon. Member would wish to support political action which was taken under the threat of violence. That is not a very parliamentary attitude. Above all, we in this House have to refrain, and public comment should refrain, from approving political action in Northern Ireland which is seen to be the fruit of violence, brought about as a result of violence.