HC Deb 05 May 2000 vol 349 c238W
Mr. Donaldson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many RUC detectives are engaged in the investigation into the deaths of 29 people in Omagh on 15 August 1998. [114716]

Mr. Ingram

The number of officers actively engaged in this investigation has varied at different times to meet the needs of inquiries. All appropriate resources have been made available throughout the investigation. I am advised that there are currently 20 detective officers working full-time on the inquiry team.

Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the cost to the latest available date of the RUC investigations into the Omagh Bomb. [114894]

Mr. Ingram

This information is not readily available and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.

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