Orders of the Day — Northern Ireland Constitution (Amendment) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 December 1973.

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Photo of Mr Stan Orme Mr Stan Orme , Salford West 12:00, 13 December 1973

We have it clearly on record. I do not remember his saying in this House that he had been threatened by the British security forces. I do not remember his telling the House, or implying, what might have been the cause of Mr. Herron's death.

I put this to the Minister. The hon. Member has made accusations, which have not been denied, that British Intelligence might take action against certain people. I want the Minister to make an investigation. We are entitled to that, and to a report to verify, or otherwise, what the hon. Gentleman has been saying. I ask for that because it is rumours of that sort that are creating problems in the Northern Ireland situation. In fact, there is no basis for them.