Northern Ireland: Civil Servants (Hansard, 14 January 2004)

HL Deb 14 January 2004 vol 657 c84WA 84WA

§ Lord Laird
asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether there are circumstances in which Northern Ireland civil servants take instructions on policy matters from the Eire Government. [HL601]

§ Baroness Amos
No. Northern Ireland civil servants act at all times under the direction and control of their departments and Ministers.