HC Deb 23 June 1986 vol 100 c43W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) officials and (b) Ministers from his Department gave evidence to Commons Select Committees in each of the Sessions (i) 1983–84 and (ii) 1984–85.

Dr. Boyson

Oral evidence has been given as follows:

  1. (i) In 1983–84; 1 Minister and 12 officials from Northern Ireland Departments.
  2. (ii) In 1984–85; 1 Minister and 14 officials from Northern Ireland Departments.