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Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Asked by Alex BurghartConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 23 October 2024UIN 9932

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October to Question 8847 on Terrorism: Northern Ireland, for what reason he will not publish the details of these requests.

Answered by Hilary Benn

There is no obligation to publish details of the requests the government receives for public inquiries. I do not intend to do so, especially as there are victims, survivors and families at the heart of those requests, who should be treated with respect and confidentiality.

I have written directly to those whose requests I have recently considered. Further requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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