Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 30 January 1986.
My right hon. Friend will be aware that a balance must be drawn in these matters. Many security matters, including cross-border security co-operation, are not suitable for public discussion. When there are such successes — and I believe that they will become increasingly apparent—credit should be given to those who bring them about.