Written question asked by Robert McCartney (United Kingdom Unionist) on Tuesday, 16 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 March 1999. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Friday, 19 March 1999 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make it his policy that no information from the Patten Commission on policing which is not in the public domain will be shared with (a) any other government and (b) any private group.

Answer: Mr. Robert McCartney: To ask the Prime Minister if he will make it his policy that no information from the Patten Commission on policing which is not in the public domain will be shared with (a) any other Government and (b) any private group. [77583] The Prime Minister: The Commission on Policing is independent. Its terms of reference, set out in the Good Friday Agreement, require it to "consult widely and to report no later than Summer 1999". It is not for the Government to say what the Commission should discuss or with whom. The Commission's report will be made public in its entirety and implementation of its recommendations will be discussed with the political parties and the Irish Government.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 327 c843-4W; 77583
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Disclosure of information Inquiries Northern Ireland Police Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland