On 22 June 2005 the Hon. Michael Gallacher asked the Minister for Justice, representing the Minister for Police, a question without notice regarding Christopher John Laycock. The Minister for Police provided the following response:
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) has advised me the Honourable Member's assertion regarding a police recommendation is completely erroneous. The PIC also advises that this investigation remains open. It would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further.
Questions without notice concluded.