§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the progress of the Royal Ulster Constabulary investigation into the murder of Robert Hamill. [86272]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 8 June 1999]The RUC interviewed a number of people suspected of being involved in the murder of Robert Hamill. Although charges against five were subsequently withdrawn at the direction of the DPP, a sixth man was convicted of affray and sentenced to four years' imprisonment. The RUC have advised that all available lines of inquiry have been352W pursued fully. Whilst the investigation remains open, further progress is dependent upon new information or evidence coming to light.