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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 Thursday, 5 February 2009.


Sinn Fein

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have reached an agreement or understanding with Sinn Fein/IRA concerning (a) the investigation of the Northern Bank robbery; (b) the murder ofRobert McCartney; and (c) the murder of Paul Quinn; and, if so, what is the agreement or understanding.
Answer

No. These investigations are an operational matter for the chief constable, who acts with total independence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
991; 707 c149-50WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2009-0782
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects
Criminal investigation Homicide Northern Ireland Northern Bank Robbery Sinn Féin McCartney, Robert Quinn, Paul
Link
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