Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party). It was answered on Tuesday, 27 February 2007 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee.

Victims Commissioner

Question: I am grateful for the Minister’s comprehensive response. I am sure that he is aware that tomorrow—28 February—regrettably marks the second anniversary of the disappearance and murder of my constituent, Lisa Dorrian, for which those with loyalist paramilitary connections were responsible. Her body has never been recovered. In those harrowing circumstances, what precisely can the newly appointed victims’ commissioner do for the Dorrian family?

Answer: The first thing that should happen is that the team inquiring into the events of Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance should continue, as should the police investigation. The bringing to book of whoever killed Lisa Dorrian is the prime aim. The victims commissioner’s role is to review the support services available to victims and their families. I hope that the commissioner, when appointed, will examine what can be done to help support Lisa’s family, but also look across Northern Ireland as a whole at the services that can be provided to victims.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: NIGC c4
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons Grand Committees
Subjects: Homicide Public appointments Proscribed organisations Terrorism Northern Ireland Commissioner for Victims and Survivors Dorrian, Lisa
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk