Written question asked by Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Mandelson (Labour) on Thursday, 22 June 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is his policy on (a) ministers and (b) officials from his Department giving evidence to committees of the Northern Ireland Assembly in relation to the impact of reserved matters on devolved policy areas. - Includes ref to www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/constitution/2000/devolution/guida nce/dgn12.htm.

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his policy on (a) ministers and (b) officials from his Department giving evidence to committees of the Northern Ireland Assembly in relation to the impact of reserved matters on devolved policy areas. [126690] Mr. Mandelson: The Government's approach on such matters is set out in Devolution Guidance Note 12 which is published by the Constitution Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. It is available on the internet at: www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/constitution/2000/devolution/ guidance/dgn12.htm

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126690; 352 c285W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Devolved matters Civil servants Committees Northern Ireland Assembly Ministers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk