Frances Black (Independent)
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I have no words other than to say that this is probably one of the most emotional meetings I have ever attended. I offer my deepest condolences to all the families. It is heartbreaking to hear their stories. I thank Ms Morgan, Ms Lynskey, Ms Kerr, Mr. McVeigh and Mr. McConville for coming in to share their stories and talk about the reality. I cannot imagine the pain they have gone through. We have heard it here but this has been unbelievably traumatic for them. Their whole lives have been impacted. The emotion at this meeting is palpable. Ms Peake shared her story of getting the news of the possibility of finding her loved one and then it was not to be. It is awful. I met Mr. McVeigh a couple of weeks ago in WAVE and I am now hearing his story again, and the stories of Ms Kerr and Mr. McConville as well. The whole thing is very moving and emotional. I thank our guests for sharing their stories with us. I hope some information will come out after this meeting that will result in the families finding their loved ones.

Of course, I am not forgetting Ms Peake, for whose work, and that of WAVE, I have great respect.

I was going to come to Ms Morgan, if that is okay, to ask her a question. What was it for Ms Morgan in the end that made the difference? I was wondering can Mr. Morgan say a little more about how that communication helped her. That is the first question I have.