Northern Ireland: On-the-Runs Scheme

Lord Browne of Belmont Excerpts

Tuesday 27th January 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Randerson]

The noble Lord asked about the issues associated with the OTR administrative system in general. I can do no better than to refer him to the Hallett review, which set out in detail a description of the situation. This was a system set up under the previous Government. In so far as we are able, this Government have given the full information that we are aware of in relation to the Hallett review.

[Lord Browne of Belmont (DUP)]

My Lords, will the Minister explain how a suspect received an on-the-run letter in error relating to a murder that took place post the 1998 peace agreement? Who was responsible for the error and who signed it off?

[Baroness Randerson]

I am sorry to disappoint the noble Lord. I really cannot comment on the details of a specific case.