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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2008.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:How many staff and posts in the Northern Ireland Office will transfer to the Northern Ireland Civil Service if policing and justice are devolved.
Answer

On devolution of justice and policing, those staff and posts working on devolving areas will transfer to the Northern Ireland Executive. It is not possible to provide numbers until there is clarity about which functions will be requested by the Northern Ireland Assembly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5445; 704 c81WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Administration of justice Devolution Civil servants Northern Ireland Police Northern Ireland Executive Northern Ireland Office
Link
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