Written question asked by Robert McCartney (United Kingdom Unionist), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: What consultation he has undertaken with the Home Secretary in order to have Northern Ireland included in the proposed stalking legislation. - Inc ref to 282 c256W.

Answer: Mr. Robert McCartney: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what consultation he has undertaken with the Home Secretary in order to have Northern Ireland included in the proposed stalking legislation. [2454] Sir John Wheeler: I refer the hon. and learned Gentleman to the reply I gave him on 23 July 1996, Official Report, column 256. The separate Northern Ireland consultation paper was published in September, with a closing date for comments of 2 December. When all of these have been received, I shall consider what legislation is required for Northern Ireland and how best to proceed.

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