Written question asked by Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 5 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 2003. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on how many occasions over the last 12 months a road in Northern Ireland has been obstructed by persons without lawful authority or reasonable excuse contrary to Article 88 of the Roads (NI) Order 1993. - No figures.

Answer: Mr. Peter Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons received summonses for obstructing free passage along a road without lawful authority or reasonable excuse arising from (a) the protest against the visit of the President of the United States to Hillsborough in April 2003 and (b) the celebration by supporters of the Armagh GAA team flowing their All-Ireland victory. [118245] Jane Kennedy: In relation to (a), no persons received summonses for protesting against the visit of President Bush to Hillsborough in April 2003. Regarding (b), there were no summonses for obstruction. The return `procession' to Armagh City was legally notified to the Parades Commission and was not subject to any conditions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 118245; 407 c85W
Session: 2002-03
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Arrests Football Northern Ireland Protest Roads Road traffic control USA Official visits
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk