Written question asked by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 May 2009. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Terrorism: Compensation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the answer of 11 May 2009, Official Report, column 533W, on terrorism: compensation, which (a) Departmental officials and (b) Ministers have been appointed to the working group on support for victims of terrorism abroad; what options are being considered by that working group; what timetable has been set for that working group to report; and when he next expects that working group to meet.

Answer: The working group brings together officials from across Government and includes representatives from the following Departments:"Humanitarian Assistance Unit""Foreign and Commonwealth Office""Office for Criminal Justice Reform""Ministry of Justice""Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority""Ministry of Defence""Northern Ireland Office""Scotland Office""HM Treasury."There will be a separate ministerial group which will include the Minister with responsibility for Humanitarian Assistance, a Foreign Office Minister, the Home Secretary, the Attorney-General and the Justice Secretary.The working group of officials will look at all available options and put together detailed proposals for consideration by the ministerial group.The working group will meet regularly and is expected to report to Ministers in the summer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 492 c1221W; 275950
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Terrorism: Compensation
Monday, 11 May 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Compensation Terrorism
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