§ Lord Eamesasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied that all avenues of approach have been attempted to solve the impasse at Drumcree in the light of the recent remarks by the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland regarding the forthcoming "marching season" in Northern Ireland. [HL2070]
§ The Lord President of the Council (Baroness Amos)A number of different approaches have been attempted over the years to resolve the impasse at Drumcree. Efforts continue to find a satisfactory outcome to this dispute. With regard to the overall marching season I would strongly recommend and encourage all community leaders actively to engage in efforts to achieve as peaceful a marching season in 2004 as that experienced in 2003.