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Northern Ireland Office

Answer

Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what rank of officer was responsible for liaison with the family of Private Anthony Green following the fatal shooting on 24 January 2001; what the reasons were for the cancellation of the meeting with the mother of the deceased arranged for 24 September; what measures are planned to compensate Mrs. Green financially for the costs incurred in taking off time from work and arranging travel to Northern Ireland; and if he will ensure that arrangements are made for a new appointment. [132521] Jane Kennedy: Detective Sergeant Doherty was the deputy senior investigation officer in this case and also acted in the role of family liaison officer updating the family on a regular basis. On 12 September 2003 the police were contacted by the Northern Echo newspaper and asked to respond to what appeared to be a complaint that police had failed to fully investigate her son's death. It was decided to postpone the meeting until it was clear what the precise nature of the allegations were. The meeting with Private Anthony Green's mother was postponed on 22 September, through her solicitors who undertook to inform their client. I am advised by the Chief Constable of the PSNI that no request for a further meeting has been received, and that the police are available to discuss any outstanding matters of concern with the family. I understand that they have been in touch with Mrs. Green's solicitors in October with a view to arranging a meeting. The matter of compensation has not previously been raised by Mrs. Green or her solicitors but will certainly be considered by the PSNI if she supplies details along with properly receipted documentation for any financial loss incurred.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

413 c377-8W; 132521

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Death Army Costs Families Northern Ireland Officers Green, Anthony

Contains statistics

Yes

Link

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