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Written question asked by Roy Thomason (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Mayhew of Twysden on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
If he will make an announcement about the posts of independent commissioner and deputy commissioner for the holdings centres which fall vacant on 31st March.
Answer

Mr. Thomason: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make an announcement about the posts of independent commissioner and deputy commissioner for the holdings centres which fall vacant on 31 March. [21426] Sir Patrick Mayhew: I am happy to announce that Sir Louis Blom-Cooper and Dr. Bill Norris have accepted reappointment to the posts of independent commissioner and deputy commissioner respectively. I am grateful to them both for accepting reappointment and I am confident that they will continue to monitor the care and treatment of detainees held in custody and to produce well-informed annual reports.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21426; 292 c650W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Public appointments Independent Commissioner for the Holding Centres