Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 104586
Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Vetting
Tabled: 9 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Robin Swann
Ulster Unionist Party — South Antrim
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the answer of 8th January 2026 to Question 103096, who is responsible for requesting the national security vetting for the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman.
Answer
Hilary BennResponsibility for recruitment (including requesting national security vetting) for the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland lies with The Executive Office.