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Oral Answers to Questions

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown Excerpts
Wednesday 9th February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I thank the Minister for his answer.

Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown Portrait Dr William McCrea (South Antrim) (DUP)
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Intelligence agencies tell us that a republican group in County Tyrone is planning to announce its appearance with a bombing wave in Northern Ireland. One hundred members of the Provisional IRA have seemingly pledged their allegiance to this new group. Can the Minister assure the House that any republican prisoner released under the Belfast agreement who becomes a member of this group will immediately be returned to prison?

Lord Swire Portrait Mr Swire
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I can reassure the hon. Gentleman that the Secretary of State and I keep under constant review the possibility of recalling those who have been released earlier. It is under constant review.