Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

HL Deb 21 December 2000 vol 620 cc87-8WA

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will list those organisations representing prisoners groups which the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has consulted. [HL179]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

It is for the commission to decide whom it consults. The Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will list by geographical location and organisation all members of the committees appointed by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission to consider a draft Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.[HLI81]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

It is for the commission to decide who will consider the draft Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. The Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.