HC Deb 08 December 1993 vol 234 c234W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to announce the appointment of a new reviewer of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991.

Sir Patrick Mayhew

I am pleased to announce that Mr. John J. Rowe QC has accepted my invitation to succeed Viscount Colville of Culross QC in carrying out the annual review of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991. Mr. Rowe is a highly respected and senior Queen's counsel who will bring considerable experience to the post.