Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 20 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 1998. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, for what reasons a civil servant was asked to attend meetings of the Board of the Labour Relations Agency.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for what reasons a civil servant was asked to attend meetings of the Board of the Labour Relations Agency. [31311] Mr. Ingram: The Labour Relations Agency requested the attendance of an official from the Department of Economic Development at their Board meetings, in an observer status only, to provide clarification on the Department's position if and when the Board required such advice.

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