Speeches

Lord Laird – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Northern Ireland Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Laird on 2016-10-10.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government in what way the Northern Ireland Parades Commission is accountable to them and to the courts.

Lord Dunlop

The Parades Commission operates independently of Government in line with the provisions contained in the Public Processions (NI) Act 1998.

The Commission is accountable to the courts for its operational decisions.

The Commission is accountable to the Northern Ireland Office for the management of its resources.