mr. spker, can i ask him about northern ireland? though it's not highly unusual for people in belfast to see such violence on their streets everyone will be worried about the events of recent days. can the prime minister update the house and can he tell us what discussions he's had with the first minister and deputy first minister. and though it's a devolved responsibility will he join me in paying attribute to the professionalism and bravery of the men and women othe police service of northern ireland? >> well, i certainly join with the right honorable lady in paying tribute to the police service anyone watching the piures on our television screens last night could see how brave, how restrained they were in the way that they dealt with frankly completely unacceptable behavior. if i can update the house, last t was the third night of violence. the most serious of which has been in the districtn northern belfast. over 80 police officers have been injured after being attacked including by petro bombs, pipe bombs and bricks. the police