Written question asked by Joe Hendron (Social Democratic & Labour Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 1996. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Monday, 14 October 1996 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To comment on the Police Authority for Northern Ireland's investigations into the involvement of one of its members in a blockade at Cookstown in the period 5th to 11th July. - Table given.

Answer: Dr. Hendron: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the Police Authority for Northern Ireland's investigations into the involvement of one of its members in a blockade at Cookstown in the period 5 to 11 July. [39906] Sir John Wheeler: This is a matter for the Police Authority for Northern Ireland. I am advised that the authority held a special meeting on 30 July at the request of a member against whom allegations had appeared in the press. A report was presented to the authority and the member concerned gave an account of his actions. The authority accepted his account of the events at issue and agreed that no further action was necessary. The authority now regards the matter as being closed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 282 c748W;282 c746W; 39906
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Demonstrations Northern Ireland Civil disorder Police Authority for Northern Ireland