§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will ask the Home Secretary to include Northern Ireland from the beginning in legislation to set up a national register of convicted paedophiles. [31126]
§ Sir John WheelerThe Government are considering suggestions that convicted sex offenders should be required by law to notify the police of any changes of address. My right hon. and learned Friend the Home544W Secretary intends to publish a consultation document shortly which will canvas views on this and other measures
At that time I will wish to seek views on the applicability of the proposals to Northern Ireland.