Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Prime Minister which members of the Government were consulted prior to the removal of Mr. John Stalker from his inquiry into the alleged shoot-to-kill policy of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
§ Mr. HurdI have been asked to reply.
None. The then Attorney-General was, however, consulted about the decision to appoint Mr. Sampson to continue the investigation which Mr. Stalker had started. I and my Home Office colleagues were also informed of Mr. Sampson's appointment.