§ Rev. Ian PaisleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the financial settlement given to Mr. Andy Wood following his removal as head of the Northern Ireland Information Service. [18665]
§ Marjorie MowlamMr. Wood remains a Civil Servant. The financial arrangements between the Department and Mr. Wood are a private matter for them.
§ Rev. Ian PaisleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what duties Mr. Andy Wood, former head of the Northern Ireland Information Service, is carrying out on behalf of(a) the Northern Ireland Office; and (b) the Home Office; what is the nature of the work; and how long he is expected to be employed. [18664]
§ Marjorie MowlamMr. Wood is conducting a joint Home Office/Northern Ireland Office project concerning the handling of the media during major incidents. It is expected that he will conclude the project during the first half of 1998.