HL Deb 27 November 2000 vol 619 c110WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their view of Professor Clifford Shearing's criticism of the Police (Northern Ireland) Bill in the Guardian of 14 November. [HL4635]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

As the Secretary of State made clear immediately after the article was printed, the Government fundamentally disagree with Professor Shearing's analysis.