§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on national guidance issued by the Associated of Chief Police Officers about the membership of secretive organisations; and what representations he has received from the Police Authority about its implications and implementation in Northern Ireland. [5321]
§ Sir John WheelerThe RUC is aware of the guidance issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers, and the implications of the proposals are being considered within the context of Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State has not received any representations from the Police Authority about the implications and implementation of the guidance in Northern Ireland.