§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many officers of what ranks and from which police force make up the inquiry team into the murder of Mrs. Rosemary Nelson. [85452]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 25 May 1999]The make-up of the team investigating Rosemary Nelson's murder is a matter for Deputy Chief Constable, Colin Port. He is leading the investigation. The Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary has given him authority to draw together whatever team he requires. The number of officers making up the inquiry team varies as the needs of the investigation dictate. Officers from up to nine police forces, other than the Royal Ulster Constabulary, have been involved in this investigation.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the Royal Ulster Constabulary sought the permission of Mr. Paul Nelson, husband of the late Rosemary Nelson, before publishing on the RUC web site, the home address of the Nelson family. [85454]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 25 May 1999]The RUC judged it as essential to give these details, which were already in the public domain, to attract possible witnesses with the aim of catching those responsible for murdering Mrs. Nelson.