Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Shutt of Greetland (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 June 2011.

Northern Ireland: Human Rights Commission

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what correspondence they had with the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission during April 2011; and whether they will place copies of any correspondence in the Library of the House.

Answer: The following piece of correspondence between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) and the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) during April 2011 will be placed in the Library of the House: Letter dated 15 April 2011 from the NIHRC Director to the NIO. The noble Lord may wish to note that the Commission’s Business Plan for 2011-12 and Strategic Plan for 2011-2013 referred to in this letter are due for publication in early June and a copy of each plan will then be placed in the Libraries of both Houses. Further correspondence between the NIO and NIHRC during April 2011 has not been released because this relates to discussions about a Commissioner’s personal circumstances and staff pay that remain ongoing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9627; 728 c115-6WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2011-0923
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects: Correspondence Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Northern Ireland Office
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