Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 20 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on which occasions meetings of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission have been held outside its own headquarters; if any such meetings have been in the private offices of Commissioners; and if he will make a statement about this practice. - Inc fact that Chief Commissioner will write.

Answer: Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on which occasions meetings of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission have been held outside its own headquarters; if any such meetings have been in the private offices of Commissioners; and if he will make a statement about this practice. [95579] Mr. George Howarth: The Northern Ireland Act 1998 leaves the Commission free to determine its own procedures. I have asked the Chief Commissioner to write to the right hon. Gentleman on the point that he raises.

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