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Debate between Alec Shelbrooke and Lord Bellingham
Wednesday 20th July 2016
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Alec Shelbrooke (Elmet and Rothwell) (Con)
3. What steps the Government are taking to reduce cross-border crime in Northern Ireland.
Sir Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk) (Con)
8. What steps the Government are taking to reduce cross-border crime in Northern Ireland.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (James Brokenshire)
The joint agency task force, created under the “Fresh Start” agreement, is tackling cross-border crime in Northern Ireland. The task force has completed a strategic assessment to identify priorities and is co-ordinating joint law enforcement operations against the criminals involved.