Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 November 2004. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the South Eastern Education and Library Board has employed a public relations company to deal with public and media enquiries concerning the Laurelhill School dispute and the Boards deficit; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the South Eastern Education and Library Board has employed a public relations company to deal with public and media inquiries concerning the Laurelhill School dispute and the boards deficit; and if he will make a statement. [196876] Mr. Gardiner: I have been advised by the Chief Executive of the South Eastern Education and Library Board that the board did not employ a public relations company in relation to the board's financial deficit. However, Laurelhill Community College, on the advice of the board, engaged a public relations company to assist it to deal with the national media attention which arose as a result of industrial action taken by teaching staff at the school.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c673W; 196876
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Industrial disputes Northern Ireland Schools Teachers Public relations South Eastern Education and Library Board Laurelhill Community College
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk