Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 1998. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, which members of the Police Authority were (a) employees, (b) former employees, (c) directors and (d) shareholders of Rothmans International plc, its parent or subsidiary companies between 1983 and 1989.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which members of the Police Authority were (a) employees, (b) former employees, (c) directors and (d) shareholders of Rothmans International plc, its parent or subsidiary companies between 1983 and 1989. [29965] Mr. Ingram: According to available records, only Mr. T. Rainey, Chairman of the Police Authority from January 1987 until June 1994, had a connection with Rothmans International plc, its parent or subsidiary companies. He was Managing Director of Rothmans International Tobacco (UK) Limited from 1978 until 1986.

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