Arms issue vital, says general

The chairman of the North's decommissioning body, Gen John de Chastelaine, has said decommissioning in parallel with negotiations…

The chairman of the North's decommissioning body, Gen John de Chastelaine, has said decommissioning in parallel with negotiations is crucial and could help build trust and confidence. Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster yesterday, he said that the only reward for the paramilitaries would be knowing that their efforts had helped in the search for peace.

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