Written questions

Murder of Patrick Finucane Independent Inquiry

Commons · Question 9642 · Tabled 16 Oct 2024 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record

Answered 21 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 8 October 2024 to Question 5642 on Murder of Patrick Finucane Independent Inquiry, what his planned timetable is for publishing the inquiry's terms of reference.

Answer

Answered by Hilary Benn, 21 Oct 2024

I am keen that the Inquiry is able to begin its work without undue delay. The Inquiries Act 2005 sets out clear steps to follow in setting up an inquiry including the appointment of the Chair, agreement on the Terms of Reference, working through the neces...