§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what rules and guidelines govern the use of RUC insignia; and what penalties apply to the use of insignia without permission. [101879]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 15 December 1999]: It is a matter for the discretion of the Chief Constable as to whether he may seek the assistance of the courts to prevent or stop the unauthorised or alleged misuse of the insignia.
§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make it his policy to refuse permission for use of the RUC insignia in association with political campaigns. [102082]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 15 December 1999]: The use of the insignia of the Royal Ulster Constabulary is a matter for the Chief Constable.