HL Deb 12 March 2002 vol 632 cc59-60WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In what ways they are helping the Northern Ireland Policing Board, the Oversight Commissioner and the Police Ombudsman to work together in harmony and muntual support. [HL2852]

The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

Through the legislative framework created by the Government the three bodies named, whilst independent in their own right, are encouraged by the Secretary of State to work towards the common goal of an effective and acceptable police service in Northern Ireland.