HL Deb 03 May 2001 vol 625 cc114-5WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the rationale behind the intervention of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission in the case of Evelyn White on 18 May 2000. [HL1554]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What thorough consultation on all the Northern Ireland human rights work the Chief Commissioner was referring to in his letter to the Belfast Telegraph on 21 March. [HL573]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What code of conduct, including time-scales, has been adopted by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for monitoring contacts, whether by letter or otherwise, covering acknowledgement, processing and follow-up action where appropriate; and whether they will ensure that this code is posted on the commission's website. [HL1598]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The Chief Commissioner has been asked to write to the noble Lord. A copy of his letter will be placed in the Library.