Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 17 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, If he will make a statement on progress in appointing the members of the ceasefire monitoring body. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on progress in appointing the members of the ceasefire monitoring body. [120576] Mr. Paul Murphy: Both we and the Irish Government are clear that the Independent Monitoring Body is a central aspect of our proposals to bring about the restoration of trust and confidence in Northern Ireland. We hope to make swift progress on its establishment, including the appointment of its membership.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 407 c841W;407 c845W; 120576
Session: 2002-03
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Belfast Agreement Northern Ireland Public appointments Northern Ireland government Terrorism Violence Ceasefires
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk