Oral Question·Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 21 June 2022Answered: 27 June 2022
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
I meet regularly with the Chief Constable and his team to discuss a range of issues. While the Chief Constable has operational independence, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office provides oversight of those powers to ensure that their use is necessary, proportionate and in accordance with the law.