Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
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Undercover Policing Inquiry
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Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
I am not sure whether it is a reasonable forecast, but, responding to my noble friend’s points, I can say that the inquiry needs to deliberate promptly and with an eye properly on its use of public funds in order to do so.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Non-Afl) [V]
My Lords, could the Minister confirm what the direct role of the inquiry is around undercover policing with other police forces, given that infiltration took place in organisations with a UK-wide reach?
Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
I assume that the noble Baroness is referring to Northern Ireland. It is probably inappropriate to comment on that at this point, while judicial proceedings are ongoing.