Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 12 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 October 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 28 October 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment the Government has made of the level of Triad activity in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment the Government have made of the level of Triad activity in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [191841] Mr. Pearson: The Police Service of Northern Ireland is aware of the presence of a Triad group in Northern Ireland and that it is involved in organised crime. The Organised Crime Task Force is creating an Organised Immigration Crime Expert Group to assist and advise on how organised immigration crime might be tackled.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 191841; 425 c1359W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Immigration Northern Ireland Organised crime Organised Crime Task Force
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk