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Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 March 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 22 March 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what reasons underlay his decision not to advertise RUC recruitment (a) on Irish state television and radio and (b) in Irish language newspapers.
Answer

Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what reasons underlay his decision not to advertise RUC recruitment (a) on Irish state television and radio and (b) in Irish language newspapers. [152870] Mr. Ingram: The Secretary of State did not take decisions in relation to the matter mentioned. Advertising was carried out by the police recruitment agent in accordance with the recommendation of the Patten report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
365 c338W; 152870
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Advertising Northern Ireland Police Recruitment Media Republic of Ireland Royal Ulster Constabulary
Link
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