If he will list the powers of the inquiry set up to investigate the improper copying of restricted Department of Agriculture personnel documents to the media; and if civil servants will be obliged to answer questions about the matter. - Will write.

If he will list the powers of the inquiry set up to investigate the improper copying of restricted Department of Agriculture personnel documents to the media; and if civil servants will be obliged to answer questions about the matter. - Will write.

What briefings have been requested by his Department from the Irish side of the Anglo-Irish Secretariat since 1st January 1990. - Inc fact that this information is not available.

What briefings have been requested by his Department from the Irish side of the Anglo-Irish Secretariat since 1st January 1990. - Inc fact that this information is not available.

If he will comment on present government policy in relation to the inclusion of Northern Ireland in the extent of appropriate Bills; and what changes he has made to this policy since he became Secretary of State. - Will write.

If he will comment on present government policy in relation to the inclusion of Northern Ireland in the extent of appropriate Bills; and what changes he has made to this policy since he became Secretary of State. - Will write.

When (a) he and (b) the Parliamentary Under Secretary first learned that a sum of money had been paid to a civil servant formerly in her private office for sectarian harassment; and if he had to approve the payment. - (Holding answer 20 March 1997).

When (a) he and (b) the Parliamentary Under Secretary first learned that a sum of money had been paid to a civil servant formerly in her private office for sectarian harassment; and if he had to approve the payment. - (Holding answer 20 March 1997).

If the Hayes inquiry into allegations of of sectarian harassment in the office of the Economy Minister will be in public. - (Holding answer 17 March).

If the Hayes inquiry into allegations of of sectarian harassment in the office of the Economy Minister will be in public. - (Holding answer 17 March).

If the report of the Hayes Inquiry will be published in full. - (Holding answer 20 March 1997). Yes, subject to such matters as may derive from security and personal confidentiality considerations.

If the report of the Hayes Inquiry will be published in full. - (Holding answer 20 March 1997). Yes, subject to such matters as may derive from security and personal confidentiality considerations.

Which Minister in his Department is responsible for the oversight of fair employment legislation and personnel matters. - (Holding answer 20 March 1997).

Which Minister in his Department is responsible for the oversight of fair employment legislation and personnel matters. - (Holding answer 20 March 1997).

Statement on the post of independent assessor for military complaints procedures which falls vacant on 31st March.

Statement on the post of independent assessor for military complaints procedures which falls vacant on 31st March.

What names have been put forward by the Irish side of the Anglo-Irish Secretariat for the proposed Parades Commission. - Shall write.

What names have been put forward by the Irish side of the Anglo-Irish Secretariat for the proposed Parades Commission. - Shall write.

If he will make an announcement about the posts of independent commissioner and deputy commissioner for the holdings centres which fall vacant on 31st March.

If he will make an announcement about the posts of independent commissioner and deputy commissioner for the holdings centres which fall vacant on 31st March.

If he will make it his policy to permit the relevant policy-making civil servants to be questioned at Northern Ireland Grand Committee meetings called to discuss draft Orders in Council; and if he will comment about the advantages of introducing a process to amend such Orders.

If he will make it his policy to permit the relevant policy-making civil servants to be questioned at Northern Ireland Grand Committee meetings called to discuss draft Orders in Council; and if he will comment about the advantages of introducing a process to amend such Orders.

If he will specify the powers under which he paid the income tax liabilities of delegates to the Castle Buildings Talks; how much was involved; what budget the money came from; and if this facility has been made available to staff. - (Holding answer 13 March 1997).

If he will specify the powers under which he paid the income tax liabilities of delegates to the Castle Buildings Talks; how much was involved; what budget the money came from; and if this facility has been made available to staff. - (Holding answer 13 March 1997).

Statement on when he intends to lay before Parliament the fourth annual report of the Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland. - Including fact that I have today arranged for the fourth annual report of the independent assessor of military complaints procedures in Northern Ireland to be...

Statement on when he intends to lay before Parliament the fourth annual report of the Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland. - Including fact that I have today arranged for the fourth annual report of the independent assessor of military complaints procedures in Northern Ireland to be...

On what date a claim of sectarian harassment was lodged against the Department of Agriculture and one of the Minister's Private Office staff; on what date the claimant was transferred out of her private office.

On what date a claim of sectarian harassment was lodged against the Department of Agriculture and one of the Minister's Private Office staff; on what date the claimant was transferred out of her private office.

What inquiries he has conducted to establish who was responsible for passing restricted Department of Agriculture personnel documents to the Irish News; when the RUC was informed; what action can be taken against those held responsible; and to what extent such action takes account of the Northern Ireland Civil Service...

What inquiries he has conducted to establish who was responsible for passing restricted Department of Agriculture personnel documents to the Irish News; when the RUC was informed; what action can be taken against those held responsible; and to what extent such action takes account of the Northern Ireland Civil Service...

What plans he has to allow the Northern Ireland Forum to continue operating during any Castle Buildings Talks adjournment.

What plans he has to allow the Northern Ireland Forum to continue operating during any Castle Buildings Talks adjournment.

Statement on publication of Sir Louis Blom-Cooper's fourth annual report as Independent Commissioner for the Holding Centres.

Statement on publication of Sir Louis Blom-Cooper's fourth annual report as Independent Commissioner for the Holding Centres.

Statement on the publication of the report from Mr J. J. Rowe, QC, on the operation in 1996 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996; and on the provisions contained in the Act.

Statement on the publication of the report from Mr J. J. Rowe, QC, on the operation in 1996 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996; and on the provisions contained in the Act.

If he will comment on the latest situation in respect of the peace process. (Failed OPQ). - Ref to Vol 291 c413-4.

If he will comment on the latest situation in respect of the peace process. (Failed OPQ). - Ref to Vol 291 c413-4.

When he next plans to meet the Taoiseach to discuss the political situation in Northern Ireland. (Failed OPQ). - No plans to seek a meeting; have frequent meetings with Mr Spring.

When he next plans to meet the Taoiseach to discuss the political situation in Northern Ireland. (Failed OPQ). - No plans to seek a meeting; have frequent meetings with Mr Spring.