Army Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:54 pm on 13 March 1992.

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Photo of Peter Robinson Peter Robinson , Belfast East 3:54, 13 March 1992

Will my hon. Friend say something about the consequences of this measure becoming law, in particular the lessons that will be learned by the Provisional IRA, which campaigned for the removal of the B Specials? It was successful in persuading the House to remove the B Specials because of IRA propaganda. IRA propaganda has concentrated on the Ulster Defence Regiment, and the Government have again responded to IRA propaganda. Is there a lesson that the IRA will draw from that?