HL Deb 27 October 1999 vol 606 cc30-1WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland last visited the headquarters of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. [HL4245]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Dubs)

As Secretary of State, Dr Mowlem made no "official" visits to RUC Headquarters. However, she met with the Chief Constable at his office on numerous occasions, the last being 8 September 1999.

The current Secretary of State, Mr Mandelson, has not yet visited RUC Headquarters. However, he has met with the Chief Constable at Stormont on 12 October 1999.