Mr. Declan Fearon:

First, I totally agree with the point made about people on the ground not being aware of how bad this can get. It is up to groups like our own to make people aware of just how bad this can get. I have spoken to many people at home who, for example, think they cannot close the roads again. Yes, they can and, yes, they probably will. I agree it is very important that people realise exactly how bad this can get.

Second, we have asked the Secretary of State, Mr. Brokenshire, for a meeting and, unfortunately, he has handed us on to his substitute, Lord Dunlop. We would like the Secretary of State to hear the very direct concerns of the people who live along the Border and to bring those to Westminster.