§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will investigate the statements 223W made by her Department on the (a) extent and (b) thoroughness of the original inquiries of the RUC into Mr. Finucane's murder. [83405]
§ Marjorie MowlamA summary of Mr. Steven's first inquiry, indicating the extent and thoroughness of that inquiry, was published. In light of this, my hon. Friend may wish to direct my attention to any statements by my department which he thinks I should investigate.
§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions(a) she and (b) officials in her Department have had with the Chief Constable of the RUC concerning Mr. John Steven's statement on his authority in relation to investigating the murder of Mr. Patrick Finucane. [83406]
§ Marjorie MowlamOperational policing, including the request to Mr. Stevens to investigate the murder of Mr. Finucane, is a matter for the Chief Constable. The Chief Constable keeps me informed about important developments by discussions with me and with my officials.