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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 January 2010. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Clergy: Misconduct

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to the answer of 16 December 2009, Official Report, column 497W, on clergy: misconduct, what his policy is on initiating discussions on the report of the commission of inquiry with each of the parties specified in the question; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I have written to the Northern Ireland Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety to say that I stand ready to assist him in any way possible to progress this matter and that I am available to meet with him should he wish to do so.This is also my position in respect of the Irish Government although I have not received any representations from it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
504 c208W; 311118
Session
2009-10
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Subjects
Clergy Misconduct Northern Ireland Offences against children
Link
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