§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to publish the RUC's fundamental review of policing; with whom he plans to discuss its findings; when decisions will be taken in respect of it, and by whom. [2736]
§ Sir John Wheeler[holding answer 6 November 1996]: It has been necessary to re-examine the fundamental review of policing to take account of the ending of the Provisional IRA ceasefire and the public order difficulties of the summer. Once that process is completed and the review's recommendations have been approved, I shall consult the Chief Constable and the Police Authority for Northern Ireland about when the main findings will be made public as a contribution to the wider public debate on policing. Decisions on the review will fall to the members of the tripartite structure; implementation of specific recommendations will depend upon the wider environment.