HC Deb 15 December 1986 vol 107 c352W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland which police forces other than the Northern Constabulary were involved in the investigations into the death of Mr. William McCrae in April 1985; at what stage they became involved; and at whose invitation.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

The investigation into the death of Mr. William McCrae was carried out by officers of Northern Constabulary. No other police forces were involved in the investigation of the death except insofar as to assist in obtaining statements of witnesses residing outwith the Northern Constabulary area.

Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland at what stage and at whose invitation the special branch was involved in the investigation into the death of Mr. William McCrae in April 1985.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

Special Branch was not involved in the investigation into the death of Mr. William McCrae.