To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland pursuant to his answer of 16 June 2006, Official Report, column 1778W, on the Historical Enquiry Team (HET), what progress has been made on the HET’s investigation into the murders of Robert and Thomas Dobson; and if he will make a statement. (80581)

The police have advised that the re-examination of the case into the deaths of Robert and Thomas Dobson has comprised a desktop review from which a number of specific recommendations are being taken forward for a focused investigation. It is anticipated that this will commence shortly.