HC Deb 29 March 1996 vol 274 cc794-5W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what formal alterations of the terms of reference of the inquiry being held by Lord Lloyd of Berwick and Mr. Justice Kerr have been made since the ending of the IRA ceasefire; what further guidance in holding his inquiry has been given to Lord Lloyd; and if Lord Lloyd approached him for further advice. [22723]

Mr. Howard

[holding answer 27 March 1996]: Lord Lloyd discussed his terms of reference with my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after the ending of the Provisional IRA ceasefire. It was agreed that the original terms of reference would stand as the Government remain committed to securing a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. The conduct of the independent inquiry remains a matter for Lord Lloyd himself.