I refer the hon. Gentleman to my earlier comments about the military observation posts and the paraphernalia of a war situation. The very fact that such installations exist, that the police stations are fortified, and that we existed for years in a situation that was bristling with guns, prevented people from accepting a normality. There is an acceptance, even among my hon. Friends in the DUP, that we have made progress. I would argue that we have made substantial progress, and we should do nothing that will delay, obstruct or blemish that progress in any way.
Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Alasdair McDonnell
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 November 2005.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill 2005-06..
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