§ Lord Maginnis of Drumglassasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the membership of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Newforge sports club in terms of:
- (a) serving officers;
- (b) retired officers;
- (c) police civilian staff; and
- (d) others; and [HL1452]
What are the criteria for membership of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Newforge sports club by individuals who are:
- (a) non-police officers;
- (b) former police officers; and
- (c) police civilian staff;
and whether security checks are carried out on such individuals; and [HL1453]
Whether, in light of the alleged planting of £55,000 from the Northern Bank robbery at the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Newforge sports club, there is adequate security in place, including security cameras, at the sports club. [HL1454]
§ Baroness AmosI am advised that the Newforge Country Club in south Belfast is a private members club owned by the RUC Athletic Association and I am therefore not in a position to provide the information requested by the noble Lord.