§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress he has made in implementing the recommendations of the North report. [16361]
§ Sir John WheelerThe Government accepted a number of the report's recommendations immediately, including the need for an independent commission. The report's recommendation that the commission should have an adjudicatory function is currently the subject of public consultation. A draft order was published for public consultation on Tuesday to make amendments to the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987. We hope to announce the names of members of the commission shortly. Work is proceeding on a code of conduct.