NI Secretary to be questioned on tackling paramilitary and terrorist activity in NI
The cross-party Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will question Chris Heaton-Harris on how the Government is tackling paramilitary and terrorist activity in NI.
The shooting of a senior police officer last month for which the New IRA claimed responsibility has brought into sharp focus the potential for increased violence in Northern Ireland.
Meeting details
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime on society in Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office
Director General at Northern Ireland Office
Deputy Director of the Security and Protection Group at Northern Ireland Office
Members of the Committee are likely to ask whether the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s tight financial situation will affect measures to tackle paramilitary groups, and whether a transition process should be established for their disbandment.
The Committee are currently undertaking an inquiry into the effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime on society in Northern Ireland.