Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when a newly constituted Policing Board with (a) political and (b) independent members is planned to be (i) constituted and (ii) fully functional.

Further to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland’s commitment in her July Statement, she will take forward legislation in the near future which will enable key public appointments to be made in Northern Ireland.

This legislation will address the most urgent appointments, including the Northern Ireland Policing Board, to ensure good governance and public confidence is maintained.

Following Royal Assent, the necessary appointment process can take place.