Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 July 1999. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to her Answer to the honourable Member for Kingston upon Hull North of 9th June, Official Report, 332 c326W, on Barry Mason, what action she plans to take; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 22 June 1999).

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to her answer to the hon. Member for Hull, North (Mr. McNamara) of 9 June 1999, Official Report, column 326, on Barry Mason, what action she plans to take; and if she will make a statement. [87765] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 22 June 1999]: The Royal Ulster Constabulary are presently liaising with the West Midland police to see if there are any lines of inquiry arising from the claims made by Barry Mason. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has no plans to take any action herself.

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