Northern Ireland Policing Board: Irish Language

Mr. Paterson
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the public attended the most recent meeting of the Policing Board held in Irish.

Paul Goggins
That is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Policing Board, which is independent of Government. The hon. Gentleman may wish to write to the Chief Executive of the Policing Board.

Mr. Paterson
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the cost has been of holding meetings of the Policing Board in Irish.

Paul Goggins
That is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Policing Board, which is independent of Government. The hon. Gentleman may wish to write to the Chief Executive of the Policing Board.