Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“Whether he has had discussions with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on their use of surveillance powers.”
Tabled: 15 October 2024Answered: 23 October 2024
Asked by
David Davis
Conservative — Goole and Pocklington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
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.