§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in view of the fact that 8,500 applications for chief constable certificates are outstanding, what proposals he has for speeding up the procedure.
§ Mr. David HowellEvery effort is being made to deal with applications in respect of claims for damage. Over 17,000 applications have already been dealt with this year, and 1,500 more will be completed within the next 7–10 days.
§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will set out in the OFFICIAL REPORT the breakdown of the 8,500 outstanding applications for chief constable certificates; and if he will indicate in which month the original application was received.
§ Mr. David HowellThis information could not be compiled without seriously hindering the processing of outstanding applications.