Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2003. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what rank of officer in the RUC press office was responsible for giving comments to the press and media covering disturbances on the evening of 17th March 1999; what opinion was expressed on the public order consequences of (a) the public gathering of a Lambeg drum competition in Corcrain Orange Hall and (b) the funeral wake for Rosemary Nelson; and if he will place transcripts of interviews and released statements in the Library. (In Library Dep 03/1778).

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what rank of officer in the RUC press office was responsible for giving comments to the press and media covering disturbances on the evening of 17 March 1999; what opinion was expressed on the public order consequences of (a) the public gathering of a Lambeg drum competition in Corcrain Orange Hall and (b) the funeral wake for Rosemary Nelson; and if he will place transcripts of interviews and released statements in the Library. [102638] Jane Kennedy: The officer in the RUC Press Office on the evening of 17 March 1999 held the rank of Sergeant. The relevant transcripts have been placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 102638; 404 c899W;404 c896-7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disclosure of information Funerals Public order Royal Ulster Constabulary Portadown Nelson, Rosemary
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk