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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2000. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, What discussions he has had with former members of the RUC concerning the Patten report on the future of the RUC. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions he has had with former members of the RUC concerning the Patten report on the future of the RUC. [129888] Mr. Ingram: During the three-month period of formal consultation on the Patten Report, and in discussions since then, Ministers have met a wide range of police representative groups to discuss the Patten Report and the future of the RUC. These have included retired officers, disabled officers, police widows and their families. Ministers have also received, and replied to, many letters from former RUC officers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c196W; 129888
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Royal Ulster Constabulary Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland
Link
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