§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 5 April (WA 184) which stated that a Written Answer on 10 March 2003 concerning Waterways Ireland was incorrect due to an administrative error, whether they are confident that no other parliamentary Answers concerning Waterways Ireland have been incorrect due to similar errors since its creation in 1999. [HL2419]
§ Baroness AmosOfficials in government departments in the Northern Ireland administration are regularly reminded of the need to ensure that Answers prepared contain accurate and timely information. The most recent reminder was issued to Northern Ireland departments on 26 March 2004. Where an error is subsequently identified, it is corrected immediately and the noble Lord is informed.
I have no reason to believe that other Answers to Questions concerning Waterways Ireland have been incorrect.