May I say briefly that there are many MPs in this House who have been affected by terrorism? When I was talking to the hon. Member for Hertford and Stortford (Julie Marson) earlier, we were relating the stories of her friend and others. This Bill before us tonight cements and strengthens our position and offers us protection. We as MPs in Northern Ireland have felt the brunt of terrorism more than most. We know about it personally—I know about it. I often think of those whom I know who have given their lives. I think of my cousin Kenneth Smyth and his friend Daniel McCormick who were both murdered on 10 December 1971. I think of the four UDR men murdered at Ballydugan: young John Birch, Steven Smart—[Interruption.]
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jim Shannon
(Democratic Unionist Party)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 July 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill.
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