§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the result war of his inquiry into an attempt to poison Mr. Johnny Adair in Maghaberry Prison; and what actions have been taken as a result. [156154]
§ Mr. IngramFollowing receipt of information from the Forensic Science Agency on 6 March 2001 that the sample of Mr. Adair's protein supplement powder, sent away for analysis, was contaminated. Mr. Adair and the RUC were notified immediately. Due to the potentially serious nature of the incident the RUC was then requested to carry out an investigation, which is still on-going.
It would be inappropriate to comment on the circumstances surrounding the incident at this stage.