Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

James Gray Excerpts
Wednesday 10th November 2010

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Swire Portrait Mr Swire
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The two bodies are entirely different. We believe that the HET is a good organisation and should be properly resourced, as we believe that it represents the way forward.

James Gray Portrait Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire) (Con)
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The whole House will think fondly of that gallant soldier Captain Robert Nairac of the Grenadier Guards, who was so brutally killed by the IRA. Does the Minister have any up-to-date information about whether his remains may yet be discovered?

Lord Swire Portrait Mr Swire
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My hon. Friend is right to draw attention to that. Alas, Captain Nairac is not alone. A considerable number of bodies have yet to be located, and that we hope that will happen in due course.