Asked by: Lady Hermon (Independent - North Down)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he first became aware of the so-called comfort letters issued to on-the-runs; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Jeremy Wright
The Government has announced an independent inquiry led by Lady Justice Hallett which will set out the facts in relation to the operation and extent of the 'on the runs' scheme. This issue is a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.