Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will undertake a review of investigatory practices by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services in response to criticism of their investigation of how the Police Service of Northern Ireland handled the funeral of Bobby Storey.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) is independent of Government and the police. Their role is to assess and report on the efficiency and effectiveness of police forces and policing in the public interest using an evidence-based approach. In fulfilling this role, HMICFRS continuously review their approach to ensure their inspections are best placed to promote improvements.

As the Hon Lady will be aware, the inspection into the funeral of Mr Storey was commissioned by the Minister of Justice in Northern Ireland, who has expressed her gratitude for HMICFRS’ swift and comprehensive report.