HC Deb 30 November 1994 vol 250 cc767-8W
Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the nature and scope of the work carried out by Phelim Hamill, during his employment with the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moss

I understand that Mr. Hamill was an information officer with the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action.

Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to what security or other socially sensitive information Phelim Hamill had access during his period of employment with the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action; and if he intends to carry out an inquiry.

Mr. Moss

None.

Mr. Maginnis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the present chairman of Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action was in office during the period when Phelim Hamill was employed; and what other public appointments the NICVA chairman holds in Northern Ireland or within any other jurisdiction.

Mr. Moss

No. The present chairman is a non-executive director of the Craigavon and Banbridge health and social services trust.

Mr. Maginnis

: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the role of the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action; and what are the sources and amount of its funding.

Mr. Moss

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action is a leading voluntary organisation in Northern Ireland which provides support and training for other voluntary organisations, and which also represents and articulates the views of the wider voluntary sector on matters of common concern. Full details of income are contained in the annual accounts for 1993–94, which are available from the council.