Written question asked by John Hume (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will ensure that the families of the children whose deaths are the subject of Mr John O'Hara QC's independent inquiry have access to independent legal representation; and what the (a) terms of reference and (b) scope of the inquiry are. - Ref to 16 November 2004, 426 c1363W.

Answer: Mr. John Hume: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will ensure that the families of the children whose deaths are the subject of Mr. John O'Hara QC's independent inquiry have access to independent legal representation; and what the (a) terms of reference and (b) scope of the inquiry are. [198497] Angela Smith: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I have given today to the hon. Member for Strangford (Mrs. Robinson).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198497; 426 c1363W;426 c1367W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Death Hospitals Inquiries Legal representation Northern Ireland Strain, Adam Crawford, Lucy Ferguson, Raychel
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk