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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, 20 December 2011.


Northern Ireland: Security Restrictions

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government who is responsible for security restrictions in lower Chichester Street, Belfast, which prevent its use by buses and cars; what security criteria were used for the decision to re-impose the restrictions; who made the decision; and why the roads at the side and back of the courts complex are not also closed.
Answer

The decision to close Lower Chichester Street was made in April 2010 by the then Minister of State in the Northern Ireland Office. The decision was reviewed by the current Minister of State in September 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14285; 733 c368WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Northern Ireland: Security
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Courts Closures Belfast Security Roads
Link
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