Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, What representations he has received from (a) Mr and Mrs McBride and (b) members of the public over the case of Guardsmen Fisher and Wright. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from (a) Mr. and Mrs. McBride and (b) members of the public over the case of Guardsmen Fisher and Wright. [141778] Mr. Ingram: Earlier this year the Secretary of State received a letter from the McBride family. This letter was passed on to the Minister for Defence for reply. We also received a letter from a member of the public on this issue. This issue is entirely a matter for the Army Board, but the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has agreed with the Secretary of State for Defence that neither of these two soldiers will serve in Northern Ireland in the future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 141778; 360 c195W
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Army Deployment Discharges Northern Ireland Prisoners Scots Guards Wright, Mark Fisher, James
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