HC Deb 14 October 1996 vol 282 cc745-6W
Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will investigate all community representatives' complaints about the conduct of the RUC in recent weeks. [39951]

Sir John Wheeler

Any complaints made by community representatives to my right hon. and learned Friend about the alleged conduct of the RUC are carefully examined and treated by the most appropriate method, according to the nature of the complaints. Those alleging misconduct by individual officers are referred to the RUC complaints and discipline branch for investigation under the oversight of the Independent Commission for Police Complaints. Those which concern police operational policies are referred to the Chief Constable of the RUC for advice. In all cases, a reply is issued from Government.

Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what intimations of resignation from the RUC he has been informed about in recent weeks because of policy on the control of marches; and what action has been taken. [39968]

Sir John Wheeler

The Royal Ulster Constabulary's personnel branch is not aware of any resignations, or intimations of same, as a result of policy on the control of marches.