Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 1 October 2007.

Northern Ireland: Speech by Peter Hain

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answers by Lord Rooker on 23 July (WA 74) and 9 July (WA 202), whether it is normal practice when planning the distribution of a document, to select individuals and organisations locally, nationally and internationally with an interest in Northern Ireland affairs without creating a list; and whether they will reconsider these Answers.

Answer: The information is not available. The distribution of the publication referred to in the noble Lord’s previous Question was a one-off exercise. The publication was distributed from various parts of my department and no lists were created in advance or retained.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5082; 694 c254-5WA
Session: 2006-07
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Notes: Answer received between Monday 17 September and Friday 21 September 2007.
Subjects: Distribution Northern Ireland Ministers Speeches Peace negotiations Northern Ireland Office
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