§ Mr. Maginnisasked the Prime Minister if she has transferred to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry responsibility for the operation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Special Branch in relation to security vetting of British Telecom employees in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime Minister[pursuant to her reply, 8 February 1985, c. 702]: No. Responsibility for the operation of all branches of the Royal Ulster Constabulary rests with the Chief Constable and it is for British Telecom to ensure that all necessary security checks in relation to its employees are carried out.