HC Deb 22 July 1986 vol 102 cc184-5W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether Mr. Sampson has been given access to either of the two tape recordings from the shed where Michael Tighe died in Northern Ireland in 1982 in the course of his inquiry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

The progress of Mr. Sampson's inquiry is a matter for him and the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to safeguard the tape recorded by the security services on a device in the shed where Michael Tighe was shot dead in Northern Ireland in 1982; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that my right hon. Friend gave to a question by him on 7 July 1986 at column84.