HC Deb 12 January 1976 vol 903 cc82-3W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what professions, trades, trades unions, political parties and religious denominations are represented by the present membership of the Police Authority in Northern Ireland; what, if any, are the qualifications needed by persons appointed; what bodies or persons can propose such persons; and who appoints them to membership.

the Police Authority were originally

the Police Authority were originally appointed as representative of the community in Northern Ireland and, inter alia, of the following interests:

  • The Londonderry Development Commission.
  • The Ulster Association of County Councils.
  • The Association of District Councils.
  • The Association of Local Authorities.
  • Belfast Corporation.
  • The New University of Ulster.
  • The Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland.
  • The Irish Congress of Trades Unions.
  • Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • The Ulster Farmers Union.
  • The Confederation of British Industry.
  • Standing Conference of Youth Associations in Northern Ireland.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs.

Schedule 1 to the Police Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 does not specify qualifications for members, who are now appointed by the Secretary of State. No restrictions are specified as to who may propose names.